2012 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Combination Switch Reading Function

  1. Description
    • BCM reads combination switch (light, wiper) status, and controls various electrical components according to the results.
    • BCM reads information of a maximum of 20 switches by combining five output terminals (OUTPUT 1-5) and five input terminals (INPUT 1-5).
  2. Operation description
    • BCM activates transistors of output terminals (OUTPUT 1-5) periodically and allows current to flow in turn.
    • If any (1 or more) of the switches are turned ON, circuit of output terminals (OUTPUT 1-5) and input terminals (INPUT 1-5) becomes active.
    • At this time, transistors of output terminals (OUTPUT 1-5) are activated to allow current to flow. When voltage of input terminals (INPUT 1-5) corresponding to that switch changes, interface in BCM detects voltage change and BCM determines that switch is ON.
      Fig 1: Combination Switch Circuit Wiring Diagram
      G04928502Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. BCM - Operation table of combination switch
    • BCM reads operation status of combination switch by the combination shown in the following table in the figure.
    Fig 2: BCM Operation Chart Of Combination Switch
    G04928503Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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