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COMMON ITEM : CONSULT Function (BCM - COMMON ITEM)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

APPLICATION ITEM

CONSULT performs the following functions via CAN communication with BCM.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION CHART

Diagnosis mode Function Description
Work Support Changes the setting for each system function.
Self Diagnostic Result Displays the diagnosis results judged by BCM.
CAN Diag Support Monitor Monitors the reception status of CAN communication viewed from BCM.
Data Monitor The BCM input/output signals are displayed.
Active Test The signals used to activate each device are forcibly supplied from BCM.
Ecu Identification The BCM part number is displayed.
Configuration
  • Read and save the vehicle specification.
  • Write the vehicle specification when replacing BCM.

SYSTEM APPLICATION

BCM can perform the following functions for each system.

NOTE: It can perform the diagnosis modes except the following for all sub system selection items.
SYSTEM APPLICATION CHART

x: Applicable item
System Sub system selection item Diagnosis mode
Work Support Data Monitor Active Test
Door lock DOOR LOCK x x x
Rear window defogger REAR DEFOGGER   x x
Warning chime BUZZER   x x
Interior room lamp control system INT LAMP x x x
Exterior lamp HEAD LAMP x x x
Wiper and washer WIPER x x x
Turn signal and hazard warning lamps FLASHER x x x
Air conditioning control system AIR CONDITONER   x x(1)
  • Intelligent Key system
  • Engine start system
 INTELLIGENT KEY x x x
Combination switch COMB SW   x  
Body control system BCM x    
NVIS IMMU x x x
Interior room lamp battery saver BATTERY SAVER x x x
Back door open TRUNK   x  
Vehicle security system THEFT ALM x x x
RAP system RETAINED PWR   x  
Signal buffer system SIGNAL BUFFER   x x
TPMS AIR PRESSURE MONITOR x x x
(1) For models with automatic air conditioning control system, this diagnosis mode is not used.

FREEZE FRAME DATA (FFD)

The BCM records the following vehicle condition at the time a particular DTC is detected, and displays on CONSULT.

FREEZE FRAME DATA REFERENCE CHART

CONSULT screen item Indication/Unit Description
Vehicle Speed km/h Vehicle speed of the moment a particular DTC is detected
ODO/Trip Meter km Total mileage (Odometer value) of the moment a particular DTC is detected
Vehicle Condition SLEEP>LOCK Power position status of the moment a particular DTC is detected(1) While turning BCM status from low power consumption mode to normal mode [Power supply position is OFF (LOCK)]
SLEEP>OFF While turning BCM status from low power consumption mode to normal mode [Power supply position is OFF (OFF)]
LOCK>ACC While turning power supply position from OFF (LOCK) to ACC
ACC>ON While turning power supply position from ACC to ON
RUN>ACC While turning power supply position from RUN to ACC (Except emergency stop operation)
CRANK>RUN While turning power supply position from CRANK to RUN
RUN>URGENT While turning power supply position from RUN to ACC (Emergency stop operation)
ACC>OFF While turning power supply position from ACC to OFF (OFF)
OFF>LOCK While turning power supply position from OFF (OFF) to OFF (LOCK)
OFF>ACC While turning power supply position from OFF (OFF) to ACC
ON>CRANK While turning power supply position from ON to CRANK
OFF>SLEEP While turning BCM status from normal mode [Power supply position is OFF (OFF)] to low power consumption mode
LOCK>SLEEP While turning BCM status from normal mode [Power supply position is OFF (LOCK)] to low power consumption mode
LOCK Power supply position is OFF (LOCK)
OFF Power supply position is OFF (OFF)
ACC Power supply position is ACC
ON Power supply position is ON
ENGINE RUN Power supply position is RUN
CRANKING Power supply position is CRANK
IGN Counter 0 - 39 The number of times that ignition switch is turned ON after DTC is detected
  • The number is 0 when a malfunction is detected now.
  • The number increases like 1 → 2 → 3...38 → 39 after returning to the normal condition whenever ignition switch OFF → ON.
  • The number is fixed to 39 until the self-diagnosis results are erased if it is over 39.
(1) Refer to the following for details of the power supply position.

  • OFF (OFF, LOCK): Ignition switch OFF
  • ACC: Ignition switch ACC
  • IGN: Ignition switch ON with engine stopped
  • RUN: Ignition switch ON with engine running
  • CRANK: At engine cranking

Power supply position shifts to "OFF (LOCK)" from "OFF (OFF)", when ignition switch is in the OFF position, shift position is in the P position, and any of the following conditions are met.
  • Closing door
  • Opening door
  • Door is locked using door request switch
  • Door is locked using Intelligent Key

The power supply position shifts to "ACC" when the push-button ignition switch (push switch) is pushed at "OFF (LOCK)".
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