Check BCM Power Supply and Ground Circuit

2006 Infiniti FX35 AWDSECTION Check BCM Power Supply and Ground Circuit
  1. CHECK FUSE 
    • Check 15A fuse [No. 1, located in fuse block (J/B)]
    • Check 15A fuse [No. 22, located in fuse block (J/B)]
    • Check 50A fusible link (letter M, located in the fuse and fusible link box).

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 2.

    NG : If fuse is blown out, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse. Refer to "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT ".

  2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 

    Check voltage between BCM connector and ground.

    TERMINALS VOLTAGE CHART

    Connector Terminal (Wire color) Condition of ignition switch Voltage [V] (Approx.)
    (+) (-)
    M3 38 (W/L) Ground ON Battery voltage
    M4 42 (L/R) OFF
    55 (G)
    Fig 1: Identifying Voltage Between BCM Connector And Ground
    G04077335Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 3.

    NG : Check BCM power supply circuit for open or short.

  3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM connector.
    3. Check continuity between BCM connector M4 terminal 49, 52 and ground.

      49 (B) - Ground : Continuity should exist. 

      52 (B) - Ground : Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    OK : Power supply and ground circuit are OK.

    NG : Check BCM ground circuit for open or short.

    Fig 2: Identifying Continuity Between BCM Connector M4 Terminal 49, 52 And Ground
    G04077336Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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