Speedometer Circuit Malfunction
2016-2017 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh Single Motor FWD
Description
The speedometer gauge is not functioning or is displaying incorrect speed readings.
Symptoms
- Speedometer reads zero while driving
- Speedometer reads erratically
- Speedometer needle bouncing
- Cruise control may not work
Common Causes
- Faulty vehicle speed sensor
- Instrument cluster stepper motor failure
- Cluster circuit board fault
- Speed signal wiring issue
Diagnostic Steps
- Check speed sensor signal with scan tool
- Compare GPS speed to speedometer
- Test cluster stepper motor
- Check speed sensor wiring
- Scan for related speed sensor codes
Repair Notes
Replace speed sensor or instrument cluster stepper motor. If cluster board is faulty, replace or repair cluster.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0007Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0008Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0009Rear Center Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B0401 on Other Vehicles
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Nissan 200SX SE-R
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Nissan 240SX
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Nissan 300ZX
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Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
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Nissan 350Z
2003-2006 3.5L V6 VQ35DE
Nissan 350Z
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Nissan 370Z
2009-2020 3.7L V6 VQ37VHR
Common Questions
What does code B0401 mean on a 2016-2017 Nissan Leaf?
B0401 stands for "Speedometer Circuit Malfunction". The speedometer gauge is not functioning or is displaying incorrect speed readings.
What are the symptoms of B0401 on a Nissan Leaf?
Common symptoms of B0401 include: Speedometer reads zero while driving, Speedometer reads erratically, Speedometer needle bouncing, Cruise control may not work.
What causes B0401 on a 2016-2017 Nissan Leaf?
Common causes of B0401 include: Faulty vehicle speed sensor, Instrument cluster stepper motor failure, Cluster circuit board fault, Speed signal wiring issue.