2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

System Description: Inputs

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Power is supplied at all times

  • to BCM terminal 55
  • through 50 A fusible link (letter F, located in the fuse and fusible link box).
  • to BCM terminal 42
  • through 10A fuse [No. 18, located in the fuse block (J/B)].
  • to key switch terminal 3
  • through 10A fuse [No. 21, located in the fuse block (J/B)].

When key switch is ON (key is inserted in ignition key cylinder), power is supplied

  • to BCM terminal 37
  • through key switch terminal 4.

When ignition switch is ACC or ON, power is supplied

  • to BCM terminal 11
  • through 10A fuse [No. 6, located in the fuse block (J/B)].

When ignition switch is ON or START, power is supplied

  • to BCM terminal 38
  • through 10A fuse [No. 1, located in the fuse block (J/B)].

Ground is supplied

  • to BCM terminal 52
  • through body grounds M14 and M78.

When front door switch (driver side) is ON (door is OPEN), ground is supplied

  • to BCM terminal 62
  • through front door switch (driver side) terminals 4 and 5
  • through body grounds M14 and M78.

When front door switch (passenger side) is ON (door is OPEN), ground is supplied

  • to BCM terminal 12
  • through front door switch (passenger side) terminals 4 and 5
  • through body grounds M14 and M78.

When rear door switch LH is ON (door is OPEN), ground is supplied

  • to BCM terminal 63
  • through rear door switch LH terminals 4 and 5
  • through body grounds B7 and B20.

When rear door switch RH is ON (door is OPEN), ground is supplied

  • to BCM terminal 13
  • through rear door switch RH terminals 4 and 5
  • through body grounds B105 and B116.

When back door switch is ON (back door OPEN), ground is supplied

  • to BCM terminal 58
  • through back door switch terminals 1 and 3
  • through body grounds B7 and B20.

Key fob signal is inputted to BCM (the antenna of remote keyless entry system is combined with BCM). The remote keyless entry system controls operation of the

  • power door lock
  • hazard and horn reminder
  • auto door lock
  • room lamp and ignition keyhold illumination
  • panic alarm
  • keyless power window down (open)
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