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BCM: Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK FUSE AND FUSIBLE LINK

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

    TERMINAL REFERENCE CHART

    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.
    VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

    Terminals Voltage (Approx.)
    (+) (-)
    BCM Ground
    Connector Terminal
    M16 (A) 1 Battery voltage
    M17 (B) 11
    M18 (C) 24

    Is the measurement normal? 

    YES: GO TO 3

    NO: Repair or replace harness.

    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between BCM Harness Connector And Ground
    G05911349Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT

Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.

CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

BCM Ground Continuity
Connector Terminal
M17 13 Yes

Does continuity exist? 

YES: Inspection End.

NO: Repair or replace harness.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector And Ground
G04889366Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.