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BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE): Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK FUSE AND FUSIBLE LINK

    Check if the following BCM fuses or fusible link are blown.

    FUSE AND FUSIBLE LINK REFERENCE

    Terminal No. Signal name Fuse and fusible link No.
    1 Battery power supply H
    11 10
    24 7

    Is the fuse or fusible link blown? 

    YES: Replace the blown fuse or fusible link after repairing the affected circuit.

    NO: GO TO 2

  2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM.
    3. Check voltage between BCM harness connector and ground.
    TERMINALS VOLTAGE REFERENCE

    Terminals Voltage (Approx.)
    (+) (-)
    BCM Ground
    Connector Terminal
    M16 (A) 1 Battery voltage
    M17 (B) 11
    M18 (C) 24
    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between BCM Harness Connector And Ground
    G05879168Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Is the measurement normal? 

    YES: GO TO 3

    NO: Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT

Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.

TERMINALS CONTINUITY REFERENCE

BCM Ground Continuity
Connector Terminal
M17 13 Yes
Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector Terminal 13 And Ground
G05879169Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Does continuity exist? 

YES: Inspection End.

NO: Repair or replace harness.