Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Body control system
System Description
OUTLINE
- ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION controls the various electrical components. It inputs the information required to the control from CAN communication and the signal received from each switch and sensor.
- BCM has combination switch reading function for reading the
operation status of combination switches (light,
turn signal, wiper and washer) in addition to a function for controlling the
operation of various electrical components.
It also has the signal transmission function as the passed point of signal and the power saving control function that reduces the power consumption with the ignition switch OFF.
- BCM is equipped with the diagnosis function that performs the diagnosis with CONSULT and various settings.
CAN communication control
In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2 communication lines (CAN-L, CAN-H) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring. Each control unit transmits/receives the data but selectively reads required information only.
CAN communication signal
BCM control function list
Component Parts Location
- BCM M16, M17, M18, M19, M20, M21 (view with instrument panel removed)
Combination switch reading system
System Diagram
System Description
OUTLINE
BCM reads the status of the combination switch (light, turn
signal, wiper and washer) and recognizes the
status of each switch.
BCM has a co ...
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Daytime running light system
System Diagram
System Description
The headlamp system for Canada vehicles is equipped with a daytime light
relay that activates the high beam headlamps at approximately half
illumination whenever the engine is running. If the parking brake is
depressed before the engine is started, the day ...
Driving on snow or ice
WARNING
Wet ice (32F, 0C and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or "grip" under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving on
wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.
Whatever the condition, drive wi ...
Door key cylinder switch
Description
The main power window and door lock/unlock switch detects condition of the
door key cylinder switch and
transmits to BCM as the LOCK or UNLOCK signal.
Component Function Check
1.CHECK DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
Check KEY CYL UN-SW, KEY CYL UN-SW in "DATA MONITOR" mode ...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
- Illustrated table of contents
- Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
- Instruments and controls
- Pre-driving checks and adjustments
- Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
- Starting and driving
- In case of emergency
- Appearance and care
- Do-it-yourself
- Maintenance and schedules
- Technical and consumer information
Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual
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