2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

System Description: Inputs

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Power is supplied at all times

  • to BCM terminal 7
  • through 50A fusible link (letter fΒ  , located in the fuse and fusible link box).
  • to key switch terminal 3
  • through 10A fuse [No. 19, located in the fuse block (J/B)].

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

  • through key switch terminal 4
  • to BCM terminal 62.

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

  • to BCM terminal 14 and 54 (without vehicle security system).
  • through front door switch LH terminal 2
  • to driver door switch case ground.

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

  • to BCM terminal 10
  • through front door switch RH terminal 2
  • to front door switch RH case ground.

When the rear door switches are ON (door is OPEN), ground is supplied

  • to BCM terminal 11
  • through rear door switches terminal 1
  • to rear door switches case grounds.

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

  • power door lock
  • trunk lid opener
  • interior lamp and step lamps
  • panic alarm
  • hazard and horn reminder
  • keyless power window down (open)
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