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CONSULT Function (BCM - COMMON ITEM)

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APPLICATION ITEM 

CONSULT performs the following functions via CAN communication with BCM.

Diagnosis mode CGW Status Function Description
Restricted Mode Diag Test Mode Open Mode
Self Diagnostic Result Display Display Display Displays non-network DTC which the BCM memorizes.
CGW Information Display Display Display
  • Displays the current CGW mode.
  • Enables the CGW to switch mode.
Data Monitor Display Display Display Displays the BCM input/output data in real time.
Work Support Non-display Non-display Display Displays causes of automatic system cancellation occurred during system control.
Active Test Non-display Display Display Enables an operational check of a load by transmitting a driving signal from the BCM to the load.
ECU Identification Display Display Display Displays BCM part number.
Configuration Display Display Display
  • The vehicle specification that is written in the BCM can be displayed or stored.
  • The vehicle specification can be written when the BCM is replaced.
Network-DTC Display Display Display Display network DTC which the BCM memorizes when performing "Diagnosis (All System)".

CGW Information 

Displays the diagnosis mode which a user can perform in Diag Test mode/Open Mode by switching the CGW status from Restricted mode to Diag Test Mode/Open Mode.

For the method of switching CAN Gateway status, Refer to CONSULT Function .

SYSTEM APPLICATION 

The BCM can perform the following functions for each system.

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

x: Applicable item

System Sub system selection item Diagnosis mode Reference
Work Support Data Monitor Active Test
Door lock DOOR LOCK - x - CONSULT Function (BCM - DOOR LOCK) 
Rear window defogger REAR DEFOGGER - - x CONSULT Function (BCM - REAR DEFOGGER) 
Exterior lamp HEAD LAMP - x x CONSULT Function (BCM - HEAD LAMP) 
Interior room lamp INT LAMP - x x CONSULT Function (BCM - INT LAMP) 
Wiper and washer WIPER - x x CONSULT Function (BCM - WIPER) 
Turn signal and hazard warning lamps FLASHER - x x CONSULT Function (BCM - FLASHER) 
Intelligent Key INTELLIGENT KEY - x - CONSULT Function (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY) 
Combination switch COMB SW - x - CONSULT Function (BCM - COMB SW) 
Body control system BCM x x - CONSULT Function (BCM - BCM) 
Immobilizer IMMU - x x CONSULT Function (BCM -IMMU) 
Interior room lamp battery saver BATTERY SAVER - x - CONSULT Function (BCM - BATTERY SAVER) 
Trunk lid TRUNK - x x CONSULT Function (BCM - TRUNK) 
Vehicle security system THEFT ALM* - x - -
Remote keyless entry MULTI REMOTE ENT - x - CONSULT Function (BCM - MULTI REMOTE ENT) 
Signal buffer SIGNAL BUFFER - x - CONSULT Function (BCM - SIGNAL BUFFER) 
Tire pressure monitoring AIR PRESSURE MONITOR x x - CONSULT Function (BCM - AIR PRESSURE MONITOR) 
NOTE: SYMBOL *: This item is displayed, but not used.

FREEZE FRAME DATA (FFD) 

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

CONSULT screen item Indication/Unit Description
BATTERY VOLTAGE V Battery voltage the moment a particular DTC is detected.
VEHICLE SPEED km/h Vehicle speed the moment a particular DTC is detected.
EXTERNAL TEMP °C External temperature the moment a particular DTC is detected.
VEHICLE COND -
NOTE: SYMBOL This item is displayed, but cannot be used.
DOOR LOCK STATUS -
NOTE: SYMBOL This item is displayed, but cannot be used.
POWER SUPPLY COUNTER min Displays the cumulative time from the time that the battery terminal is connected.