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Diagnosis Flow

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  1. CHECK WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check that warning lamps (such as MIL and oil pressure warning lamp) illuminate.

    Do warning lamps illuminate? 

    1. YES : GO TO 2.
    2. NO : Check ignition power supply system of combination meter. Refer to "POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK ".
  2. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS OPERATION

    Perform combination meter self-diagnosis. Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ".

    Does self-diagnosis function operate? 

    1. YES : GO TO 3.
    2. NO : Check battery power supply of combination meter and ground system. Refer to "POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK ".
  3. CHECK ODO/TRIP METER OPERATION

    Check segment display status of odo/trip meter.

    Fig 1: Checking Odo/Trip Meter Segment Display Status
    G02158600Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Is the display normal? 

    1. YES : GO TO 4.
    2. NO : Replace combination meter.
  4. CHECK FUEL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION

    During fuel warning lamp check, confirm illumination of fuel warning lamp.

    Fig 2: Fuel Warning Lamp Illumination Chart
    G02158601Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK : GO TO 5.
    2. NG >>Replace combination meter.
  5. CHECK METER CIRCUIT

    Check indication of each meter/gauge in self-diagnosis mode.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK : Go to diagnosis results. Refer to "DIAGNOSIS RESULTS ".
    2. NG : Replace combination meter.
    Fig 3: Checking Each Meter/Gauge Indication
    G02158602Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.