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Check Power Supply And Ground Circuit

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  1. CHECK FUSES OR FUSIBLE LINK 

    Check for blown fuses or fusible link.

    FUSE AND FUSIBLE LINK SPECIFICATION TABLE

    Unit Power source Fuse and fusible link No.
    BCM Battery j
    3
    Ignition switch ON or START position 16
    Ignition switch ACC or ON position 4
    IPDM E/R Battery 34
    36
    38
    40
    41
    45

    Refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - AUTO/L - ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

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

  2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connectors.
    2. Check voltage between BCM harness connector and ground.
      Fig 1: Identifying Voltage Between BCM Harness Connector And Ground
      G04200802Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      BCM VOLTAGE TABLE

      BCM (-) Ignition switch position
      (+) OFF ACC ON
      Connector Terminal
      M18 11 Ground 0V Battery voltage Battery voltage
      38 0V 0V Battery voltage
      M19 42 Battery voltage Battery voltage Battery voltage
      55 Battery voltage Battery voltage Battery voltage

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Check harness for open between BCM and fuse or fusible link.

  3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 

    Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.

    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector Terminal 52 And Ground
    G04162502Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    BCM CONTINUITY TABLE

    BCM   Continuity
    Connector Terminal
    M19 52 Ground Yes

    OK or NG 

    OK: Inspection End.

    NG: Check ground circuit harness.