instrument panel JAGUAR XJ6 1994 2.G User Guide

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15.2 INSTRUMENTS
15.2.1 General Description
The instruments measure, monitor and display data relevant to the vehicle’s performance. Data is received from
sensors positioned at various locations around the vehicle via two multi-pin sockets located at the rear of the
instrument panel and is than presented using three different visual display methods described as follows:
15.2.2 Analog Display
This is used to display road speed, engine speed, oil pressure, battery condition, fuel level and coolant temperature.
15.2.3 Indicator Lamps
These indicate the presence of any hazard /fault conditions or operational actions.
15.2.4 LCD (Liquid Crystal Disp/ay)
This single line, six digit seven segment display is normally used to display the odometer reading but can also be used
to display vehicle condition messages associated with particular warning lamps and trip computer information.
15.2.5 Transducers
These devices listed as follows transmit vehicle condition to the instruments:
0 Engine Coolant Temperature Transmitter
0 Low Coolant Level Probe
0 Oil Pressure Transmitter - AJ16N12
0 Fuel Gauge Tank Unit - AJlW12
Fault conditions and their causes displayed by the instruments and warning lamps are covered in more detail
by further information contained within the
Electrical Diagnostic Manual.
15.2.6 Instrument Panel, General
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1. 24 Way Connector 3. Identification Label 2. 4% Way Connector 4. Bulb Holder
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1 Instrument Panel, Rear View
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1. Tachometer 2. Speedometer
3. Battery Condition 4. FuelGauge 5. Oil Pressure 6. Coolant Temperature 7. Odometer /Trip Computer Display 8. Primary Warning Indicators (RED) 9. Exhaust Temperature 10. Low Oil Pressure 11. Seat Belt Not Fastened 12. Boot Open 13. DoorOpen 14. Coolant Level 15. Air Bag Fault 16. Status / Warning Lamps
17. Hand Brake On (RED) 18. Brake System Fault (RED)
19. Main Beam On (BLUE) 20. Direction Indicator Right (GREEN) 21. Status / Warning Lamps 22. Direction Indicator Left (GREEN) 23. Traction Control Off (GREEN) 24. Transmission Sport Mode (GREEN) 25. Charging Fault (RED) 26. Check Engine (AMBER)
27. Low Fuel Level (AMBER) 28. Anti - Lock Fault (AMBER) 29. Traction Control Fail (AMBER) 30. Bulb Fail (AMBER) 31. Washer Fluid Level (AMBER) 32. Transmission Fault (AMBER)
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1 Instrument Panel, Front Mew
w: The 'Premium Unleaded Fuel Only' caution is added to the Federal Market vehicles, also 'PARK BRAKE and
'BRAKE' replace international symbols used in all other markets.
m: Six cylinder vehicle version shown; the tachometer red-line on 12 cylinder vehicles starts at 6000 RPM.
The front of the
PECUSprogrammable instrument panel features 6 analog gauges, 22 warning lamps /tell tales and
a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), the rear of the panel accommodates two PCB mounted connectors, one 24-way
connector, one 48-way connector, one instrument panel identification label and 14 light bulbs arranged in groups of
seven on either side. Three power inputs and two ground inputs are provided for 'POWER UP' and 'POWER DOWN'
sequence, the three power inputs comprising battery, ignition and auxiliary. The instruments are protected by a
housing
/ lens assembly.
15.2.7 Gauges
The two major gauges are tachometer and speedometer, and the four minor gauges indicate battery condition, fuel
level, oil pressure and coolant temperature.
Each gauge is contained
in a sealed non-serviceable can and must be renewed as a complete unit in case of any
damage.
CAUTION: Extreme care should be exercised when renewing instrument pand components to avoid damago to the delicate indicator needles.
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15.2.8 Odometer
With the ignition 'OFF' the odometer is permanently dis-
played but not illuminated. With the ignition 'ON' the odo- meter is displayed and also illuminated.
Trip information or driver information messages may be dis
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played instead of the 'ODO'. By pressing the 'ODO' button
once or twice the trip and driver information messages can
be deleted and the
'ODO rdisplayed.
W. The odometer value is not stored within the LCD
module.
15.2.9 Trip Computev
This provides information on the vehicle's speed, fuel usage
and distance traveled
all of which are calculated by a micro
processor.
The controls, part of the fascia switch assembly, are located
on the right
-hand side pod positioned to the right-hand side
of the steering column.
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15.2.10 Driver Information Messages
Two fault messages, FLUID - AIRBAG are displayed via the LCD in conjunction with relevant warning lamps.
If an
airbag fault exists or the brake fluid is low, a message will automatically be displayed on the LCD and the relevant
warning lights illuminated. Should both faults exist at the same time, each message is displayed alternatively for ap
- proximately 2 seconds.
Messages may becancelled
by pressing the 'ODO button which allowsthe LCD to return to its last displayed message.
The warning lamps will not be extinguished. If the fault is not repaired the message(s) and the warning lamp(s) will
be redisplayed when the ignition is switched on.
15.2.11 /llumination
Warning indicator lamp illumination is controlled by a microprocessor located inside the instrument panel.
The seven right
-hand warning indicators are primary warning lamps illuminating 'RED and the seven left-hand warn-
ing indicators are secondary warning lamps illuminating 'AMBER'
The eight lower lamps are
a mixture of status and warning lamps.
With the ignition
'OFF' the LCD is not illuminated.
With ignition
'ON' and side lights 'OFF' the LCD is illuminated at maximum brightness.
With the ignition on and side lights
'OFF' the LCD is dimmed as are the gauges.
The long
life type bulbs are enclosed by orange and brown coloured bulb holders which must never be interchanged.
Replacement bulbs must always be of the same colour.
CAUTIQN: Always dwonnect the battery ground lead before commencing with any instrument rsimwal procedure.
15.2.12 General Repair Notes
0 After lens removal do not rest instrument panel face down as this causes damage to the delicate gauge needles.
Avoid scratching the gauge faces and ensure cleanliness when handling the panel.
0 To minimize the risk of damage and contamination to the instrument panel, all repairs must be carried out in a non - static and dust -free environment. Avoid touching connector pins and pcb components to minimize
risk of static damage.
0 The instrument panel has two different types of bulb holders each of which must be located correctly when
changing the bulbs.
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