Nissan Pathfinder: Meter, Warning Lamp & Indicator - Basic Inspection

• Meter System
• Head up Display

Meter System Nissan Pathfinder SUV

Diagnosis and Repair Workflow

Work flow

OVERALL SEQUENCE

• Reference 1···On Board Diagnosis Function.

• Reference 2···DTC Index.

• Reference 3···Component Function Check.

• Reference 4···Diagnosis Procedure.

DETAILED FLOW

OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT SYMPTOM

Interview the customer to obtain as much information as possible about the conditions and environment under which the malfunction occurred.

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GO TO 2.

CHECK SYMPTOM

• Check the symptom based on the information obtained from the customer.

• Check that any other malfunctions are present.

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GO TO 3.

CHECK ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS OPERATION

Check that the on board diagnosis function operates. Refer to On Board Diagnosis Function.

Does the on board diagnosis function operate normally?

YES>>

GO TO 4.

NO>>

GO TO 6.

CHECK CONSULT SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS

1. Connect CONSULT and perform self-diagnosis. Refer to DTC Index.

2. When DTC is detected, follow the instructions below:

   • Record DTC and Freeze Frame Data.

Are self-diagnosis results normal?

YES>>

GO TO 5.

NO>>

GO TO 9.

NARROW DOWN THE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS BY SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

Perform symptom diagnosis and narrow down the malfunctioning parts.

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GO TO 9.

CHECK STEERING SWITCH FUNCTION

Check steering switch function. Refer to Component Function Check.

Is inspection result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 7.

NO>>

GO TO 9.

CHECK COMBINATION METER POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUITS

Check combination meter power supply and ground circuits. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure.

Is inspection result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 8.

NO>>

GO TO 9.

REPLACE COMBINATION METER

Replace combination meter.

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GO TO 10.

REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS

Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.

NOTE:

If DTC is displayed, erase DTC after repair or replace malfunctioning parts.

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GO TO 10.

FINAL CHECK

Check that the combination meter operates normally.

Do they operate normally?

YES>>

Inspection End.

NO>>

GO TO 1.

Additional Service When Replacing Combination Meter

Work Procedure

DESCRIPTION

When replacing the Combination meter, perform the procedures before and after replacement.

Before Replacement

Take note the odometer mileage of the combination meter. When replacing the combination meter, check that DTC’s are not detected at "self-diagnostic result" of ABS. When detecting DTC’s, perform "self-diagnostic result" of ABS.

After Replacement

After replacing the combination meter, the following items must be performed:

• Configuration

• Actual driving 0.6 mi (1 km) or more

NOTE:

The odometer mileage of the combination meter is also stored and memorized in the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). When driving 0.6 mi (1 km) or more after replacement of the combination meter, the memorized mileage in the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) is writed into the new combination meter.

WORK PROCEDURE

COMBINATION METER CONFIGURATION

Perform the combination meter configuration. Refer to Work Procedure.

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GO TO 2.

PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS

Perform the self-diagnosis of combination meter. Check if any DTC is detected.

Is any DTC detected?

YES>>

Perform the trouble diagnosis for the detected DTC. Refer to DTC Index.

NO>>

GO TO 3.

DRIVING TEST

Drive the Nissan Pathfinder vehicle on the road 0.6 mi (1 km) or more.

Check that the odometer shows more than the mileage taken note before.

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Inspection End.

Configuration (combination Meter)

Work Procedure

• Since vehicle specifications are not included in the combination meter after replacement, it is required to write Nissan Pathfinder vehicle specifications with CONSULT.

• Configuration has three functions as follows.

  Function		Description
  Read/Write Configuration	Before Replace ECU	Allows the reading of Nissan Pathfinder vehicle specification written in combination meter to store the specification in CONSULT.
  	After Replace ECU	Allows the writing of the Nissan Pathfinder vehicle information stored in CONSULT into the combination meter.
  Manual Configuration		Allows the writing of the Nissan Pathfinder vehicle specification into the combination meter by hand.

×: Required

Parts name	Work		Additional service		Remarks
	Replacement	Removal
Combination meter	×	—	Configuration		The combination meter does not operate normally unless the additional services are performed.

CAUTION:

• Use “Manual Configuration” only when “Parts number” of combination meter cannot be read.

• If an error occurs during configuration, start over from the beginning.

CHECKING PARTS NUMBER

CONSULT

1. Select “Before Replace ECU” of “Read/Write Configuration”.

2. Check that “Parts number” is displayed.

Is “Parts number” displayed?

YES>>

GO TO 2.

NO>>

GO TO 6.

VERIFYING PARTS NUMBER (1)

CONSULT

Compare a “Parts number” displayed with the one searched by using EPC (service parts catalog) to check that these “Parts number” agree with each other.

NOTE:

For the “Parts number” searched by using EPC (service parts catalog), use the last five digits of the “Parts number”.

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GO TO 3.

SAVING PARTS NUMBER

CONSULT

Save “Parts number” on CONSULT.

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GO TO 4.

REPLACE COMBINATION METER (1)

Replace combination meter. Refer to Removal and Installation.

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GO TO 5.

WRITING (AUTOMATIC WRITING)

CONSULT

1. Select “After Replace ECU” of “Re/programming, Configuration” or that of “Read / Write Configuration”.

2. Select the “Parts number” agreeing with the one stored on CONSULT and the one searched by using EPC (service parts catalog) to write the “Parts number” into the combination meter.

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GO TO 8.

REPLACE COMBINATION METER (2)

Replace combination meter. Refer to Removal and Installation.

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GO TO 7.

WRITING (MANUAL WRITING)

CONSULT

1. Select “Manual Configuration”.

2. Select the “Parts number” searched by using EPC (service parts catalog) to write the “Parts number” into the combination meter.

   NOTE:

   For the “Parts number” searched by using EPC (service parts catalog), use the last five digits of the “Parts number”.

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GO TO 8.

VERIFYING PARTS NUMBER (2)

CONSULT

Compare a “Parts number” displayed with the one searched by using EPC (service parts catalog) to check that these “Parts number” agree with each other.

NOTE:

For the “Parts number” searched by using EPC (service parts catalog), use the last five digits of the “Parts number”.

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GO TO 9.

OPERATION CHECK

Confirm that each function controlled by combination meter operates normally.

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Work End.

Head up Display Nissan Pathfinder SUV

Diagnosis and Repair Work Flow

Work Flow

OVERALL SEQUENCE

DETAILED FLOW

INTERVIEW FOR MALFUNCTION

It is also important to clarify the customer concerns before starting the inspection. Interview the customer about the concerns carefully and understand the symptoms fully.

NOTE:

The customers are not professionals. Never assume that “maybe the customer means···” or “maybe the customer mentioned this symptom”.

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GO TO 2.

SELF-DIAGNOSIS

CONSULT

Perform self-diagnosis of “E-HUD”. Refer to CONSULT Function.

NOTE:

Skip to step 4 of the diagnosis procedure if “E-HUD” is not displayed.

Is any DTC detected?

YES>>

GO TO 3.

NO>>

GO TO 4.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR DTC

1. Check the DTC indicated in the “Self Diagnostic Result”.

2. When DTC is detected, follow the instructions below:

   • Record DTC

   • Freeze Frame Data (FFD)

3. Perform the relevant diagnosis referring to the DTC Index. Refer to DTC Index.

NOTE:

If DTC “U1000‐01” is detected, first diagnose the CAN communication system.

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GO TO 5.

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

Perform symptom diagnosis and narrow down the malfunctioning parts.

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GO TO 5.

MALFUNCTIONING PART REPAIR

Repair or replace the identified malfunctioning parts.

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GO TO 6.

REPAIR CHECK (SELF-DIAGNOSIS)

CONSULT

1. Erases self-diagnosis results.

2. Perform self-diagnosis of “E-HUD” again after repairing or replacing the specific items.

3. Check if any DTC is detected in self-diagnosis results of “E-HUD” .

Is any DTC detected?

YES>>

GO TO 3.

NO>>

GO TO 7.

REPAIR CHECK (OPERATION TEST)

Perform operation test. Check that the malfunction symptom is solved or no other symptoms occur.

Is there a malfunction symptom?

YES>>

GO TO 4.

NO>>

Inspection End

Additional Service When Replacing Head up Display Unit

Work Procedure

Description

When replacing or removing the Head Up Display unit, distortion calibration of the display and adjustment of the display position are required.

Work Procedure

REPLACE HEAD UP DISPLAY UNIT

Replace Head Up Display unit. Refer to Removal and Installation.

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GO TO 2.

PERFORM CALIBRATION

Perform Head Up Display calibration. Refer to Work Procedure.

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GO TO 3.

ADJUST DISPLAY SCREEN

Adjust display screen position. Refer to Switch Name and Function.

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GO TO 4.

OPERATION CHECK

Check the display of Head Up Display.

Is the displayed normal?

YES>>

Work End.

NO>>

Perform display adjustment again. GO TO 3.

Head up Display Calibration

Description

Calibration must be performed after replacing or removing/installing the following parts:

• Head up display unit

• Windshield glass

• Steering member

Work Procedure

NOTE:

• Place the vehicle on level ground.

• Keep the space when calibration. (Nissan Pathfinder Vehicle front area)

  • Wide: 2.0 m (6.56 ft)

  • Height: 2.0 m (6.56 ft)

  • Length: 2.0 m (6.56 ft)

TARGET PREPARATION

Prepare the distortion calibration jig according to the following procedure and the figure.

1. Prepare target sheet according to the figure.

   

2. Paste the created target sheet onto the board according to the figure.

   

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GO TO 2.

TARGET SETTING

1. Mark points “A”, “B”, “C” and “D” at the center position of each wheels.

   

2. Draw line "LH (RH)" passing through points "A (C)" and "B (D)" on the left (right) side of Nissan Pathfinder vehicle.

   

   NOTE:

   Approximately 1.53 m (5.02 ft) or more from the point "B (D)".

3. Mark point "E (F)" on the line "LH (RH)" at the positions 1.53 m (5.02 ft) from point "A (C)". And then draw line "FW" passing through the points "E" and "F".

   

4. Place the target board on the line "FW" so that the center of the target comes to 590 mm (1.93 ft) from mark point "E".

   

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GO TO 3.

DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION ADJUSTMENT

Remove the driver seat head rest and adjust the driver seat to the position shown in the figure.

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GO TO 4.

RESET OPERATION

1. Ignition switch ON.

2. Touch "Reset" on the Head Up Display setting screen of the combination meter and reset the setting. Refer to Switch Name and Function.

   

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GO TO 5.

CORRECT THE CENTER POSITION

CONSULT

1. Select "Distortion calibration" in "Work support" mode of "E-HUD", then select "Start".

2. From the left rear seating position behind the driver seat, view the target sheet from the view position as shown in the figure.

   Confirm the center position of the displayed guideline is aligned with the center position of the target sheet.

   

NOTE:

If there is a gap between the target sheet and the guideline, move the target board so that the center of the target sheet aligns with the center of the guideline.

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GO TO 6.

PERFORM DISTORTION CALIBRATION

CONSULT

1. Check the distortion of the guideline looking from the view position.

   

2. If the guideline display is distorted, touch "+" or "-" of the item corresponding to the distortion type to be corrected according to following table, and calibrate to match the target sheet.

   

3. Touch "Save" and save the setting when calibration is completed.

   NOTE:

   Touch "Reset" to cancel the change.

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Work End.