BCM Power Supply and Ground Circuit Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK BCM FUSES AND FUSIBLE LINK
Check 50A fusible link (letter f located in the fuse and fusible link box).

Check 10A fuses [No. 1 and 6, located in fuse block (J/B)].

NOTE: Refer to "COMPONENT PARTS AND HARNESS CONNECTOR LOCATION ".

OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 2.
- NG: If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse. Refer to
CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between BCM connector M18, M19 terminal 38, 55 and ground.
  38 (R/W) - Ground: Battery voltage
  
  55 (W/B) - Ground: Battery voltage
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 3.
- NG: Repair or replace harness.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between BCM Connector M18, M19 Terminal 38, 55 And Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM.
3. Check continuity between BCM connector M19 terminal 52 and ground.
  52 (B) - Ground: Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
- OK: Power supply and ground circuit is OK.
- NG: Repair or replace harness.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector M19 Terminal 52 And Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.