3234311 - E4021 SPEEDOMETER - Description

Description

The module includes

  • electronic speedometer
  • milometer and trip meter / outside temperature gauge;
  • and a series of warning lights.
The speedometer signal comes from the ABS control unit; there are three 'repeater' outputs of the signal for other systems; only two are used for the electronic fuel injection and climate control system. The gauge display is produced by an electronic circuit inside the module.The milometer consists of an LCD which simultaneously displays the total and trip mileage. A special button zeros the trip meter and allows the outside temperature to be displayed. For greater detail, see  Characteristic of working principle 5560  INSTRUMENT PANEL . The outside temperature reading comes from the climate control unit  Characteristic of working principle 5040  AIR CONDITIONING CASING AND COMPONENTS . The button is on the left of the instruments, together with the instrument light adjustment button and the headlamp alignment control.

The following warning lights are contained in this module:

  • seat belts
  • brake pad wear
  • maximum catalytic converter temperature (preparation)
  • heater plugs
  • passenger Air Bag disabling
  • water in diesel filter
The seat belts warning light comes on when the ignition is switched ON for about 15 seconds, irrespective of whether or not the belts are fastened, to remind the driver and passengers.The brake pad warning light comes on for about 4 seconds, when the ignition is switched ON, to check that they are working properly, then it goes out. The electronic circuits inside the module also manage the test function for the warning lights of all the modules:  See E4040  INSTRUMENT WARNING LIGHTS CHECK . The operation of the warning lights which are not included in other functions is illustrated; the others are described and illustrated in the diagrams dealing with the components to which they refer.The speedometer operates when the ignition is switched ON. In the 'night' conditions (side lights on), the brightness can be adjusted to 3 levels by an external button.  See E2530  INSTRUMENT LIGHTING