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Diagnostic Procedure 1

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Self-diagnostic results: 

"CHAIN OF ECM-IMMU" displayed on CONSULT-II screen 

First perform the "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" in "BCM" with CONSULT-II, then perform the trouble diagnosis of malfunction system indicated "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" of "BCM". Refer to " CONSULT-II  " 

  1. CONFIRM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS 

    Confirm SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS "CHAIN OF ECM-IMMU" displayed on CONSULT-II screen.

    NOTE: In rare case"CHAIN OF ECM-IMMU" might be stored during key registration procedure, even if the system is not malfunctioning.
    Fig 1: CONSULT-II Data Display CHAIN OF ECM-IMMU
    G02448592Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Is CONSULT-II screen displayed as above?

  2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR BCM 
    1. Disconnect BCM.
    2. Check voltage between BCM connector M19 terminal 55 and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between BCM Connector M19 Terminal 55 & Ground
      G02448593Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • 55 (W/B) - Ground: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 3.
    • NG: Check the following.
      • A fusible link (letter j, located in fuse and fusible link box)
      • Harness for open or short between fuse and BCM connector
        • Ref. Part No. C1 
  3. CHECK IGN SW. ON SIGNAL 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between BCM connector M18 terminal 38 and ground.
      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between BCM Connector M18 Terminal 38 & Ground
      G02448594Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • 38 (G) - Ground: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 4.
    • NG: Check the following.
      • 10A fuse [No. 16, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
      • Harness for open or short between fuse and BCM connector
        • Ref. part No. C2 
  4. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT FOR BCM 
    1. Turn ignition OFF.
    2. Check continuity between BCM connector M18 terminal 52 and ground.
      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector M18 Terminal 52 & Ground
      G02448595Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • 52 (B/W) - Ground: Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 5.
    • NG: Repair or replace harness. Ref. part No. C3 
  5. REPLACE BCM 
    1. Replace BCM. Ref. part No. A 
    2. Perform initialization with CONSULT-II.
    3. For initialization, refer to "CONSULT-II Operation Manual NATS-IVIS/NVIS".

    Does the engine start?

    • Yes: BCM is malfunctioning.
    • No:
      • ECM is malfunctioning.
      • Replace ECM. Ref. part No. B 
      • Perform initialization or re-communicating function.
      • For initialization, refer to "CONSULT-II Operation Manual NATS-IVIS/NVIS".
      • For re-communicating function, refer to "ECM RE-COMMUNICATING FUNCTION ".