light NISSAN TEANA 2003 Owner's Guide

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BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)PFP:284B2
System DescriptionBKS002EV
BCM (Body Control Module) controls the operation of various electrical units installed on the vehicle.
BCM FUNCTION
BCM has combination switch reading function for reading the operation of combination switches (light, wiper
washer, turn signal) in addition to a function for controlling the operation of various electrical components. Also
it has an interface function allowing it to receive signals from the unified meter and A/C amp., and send signals
to ECM using CAN communication.
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION
Description

BCM reads combination switch (lighting switch, wiper switch) status, and controls various electrical com-
ponent, according to the results.

BCM reads information of a maximum of 20 switches by combining 5 output terminals (OUTPUT 1-5) and
5 input terminals (INPUT 1-5).
Operation Description

BCM activates transistors of output terminals (OUTPUT 1-5) periodically and, allows current to flow in
turn.

If any (1 or more) 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 volt-
age of input terminals (INPUT 1-5) corresponding to that switch changes, interface in BCM detects volt-
age change, and BCM determines that switch is ON.
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Sample Operation

When lighting switch 1ST position is turned ON, contact in combination switch turns ON. At this time if
OUTPUT 4 transistor is activated, BCM detects that voltage changes in INPUT 5.

When OUTPUT 4 transistor is ON, BCM detects that voltage changes in INPUT 5, and judges that lighting
switch 1ST position is ON. Then BCM sends tail lamp and clearance lamp request signal to IPDM E/R
using CAN communication.

When OUTPUT 4 transistor is activated again, BCM detects that voltage changes in INPUT 5, and recog-
nizes that lighting switch 1ST position is continuously ON.
NOTE:
Each OUTPUT terminal transistor is activated at 10 ms intervals. Therefore after switch is turned ON, electri-
cal loads are activated with time delay. But this time delay is so short that it cannot be detected by human
senses.
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Operation Mode
Combination switch reading function has operation modes shown below.
1. Normal status
When BCM is not in sleep status, OUTPUT terminals (1-5) send out ON signal every 10 ms.
2. Sleep status
When BCM is in sleep status, transistors of OUTPUT 1 stop the output, and BCM enters low power mode.
OUTPUT 2- 5 send out ON signal every 60 ms, and accept only input from lighting switch (except turn sig-
nal switch) system.
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BCM STATUS CONTROL
BCM changes its status depending on the operation status in order to save power consumption.
1. CAN communication status

With ignition switch ON, CAN communicates with other control units normally.

Control by BCM is being operated properly.

When ignition switch is OFF, switching to sleep mode is possible.

Even when ignition switch is OFF, if CAN communication with IPDM E/R, Intelligent Key unit or unified
meter and A/C amp. is active, CAN communication status is active.
2. Sleep transient status

This status shuts down CAN communication when ignition switch is turned OFF.

It transmits sleep request signal to IPDM E/R, Intelligent Key unit, driver seat control unit and unified
meter and A/C amp.

2 seconds after CAN communication of all control units stops, sleep transient status switches to CAN
communication inactive status.
3. CAN communication inactive status

With ignition switch OFF, CAN communication is not active.

With ignition switch OFF, control performed only by BCM is active.

When all controls that BCM performs stop, CAN communication inactive status switches to sleep sta-
tus.
4. Sleep status

BCM is activated with low power mode.

CAN communication is not active.

When CAN communication operation is detected, it switches to CAN communication status.

When a state of the following switches changes, it switches to CAN communication state.
–Ignition switch (ACC, ON)
–Key switch
–Ignition knob switch
–Hazard switch
–Door lock/unlock switch
–Front door switch (driver side, passenger side)
–Rear door switch (RH, LH)
–Trunk lid opener switch
–Trunk room lamp switch
–Combination switch (passing, lighting switch 1ST position, front fog lamp)
–Remote keyless entry receiver (lock/unlock signal)

When control performed only by BCM is required by switch, it shifts to CAN communication inactive
mode.

Status of combination switch reading function is changed.

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SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY BCM DIRECTLY
NOTE:
Power supply only. No system control.
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY BCM AND IPDM E/R
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY BCM AND COMBINATION METER
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY BCM, COMBINATION METER AND IPDM E/R
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY BCM AND INTELLIGENT KEY UNIT
System Reference
Power door lock systemBL-21, "
POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM"
Remote keyless entry systemBL-46, "REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM"
Power window system NOTEGW-17, "POWER WINDOW SYSTEM"
Sunroof NOTERF-10, "SUNROOF"
Interior room lamp timerLT-219, "INTERIOR ROOM LAMP"
Interior room lamp battery saver controlLT-222, "INTERIOR ROOM LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL"
Rear fog lampLT-142, "REAR FOG LAMP"
System Reference
NATSBL-139, "
NATS(Nissan Anti-Theft System)"
Headlamp
LT- 6 , "HEADLAMP - XENON TYPE -"

LT-38, "HEADLAMP - HALOGEN TYPE -"
Auto light systemLT-64, "AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM"
Parking, license plate and tail lamps LT-196, "PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS"
Front fog lampLT-126, "FRONT FOG LAMP"
Exterior lamp battery saver controlLT-197, "EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL"
Front wiper and washer systemWW-4, "FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM"
Headlamp washerWW-40, "HEADLAMP WASHER"
Rear window defoggerGW-54, "REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER"
System Reference
Warning chimeDI-56, "
WARNING CHIME"
Turn signal and hazard warning lampsLT-152, "TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMPS"
System Reference
Oil pressure warning lampDI-35, "
WARNING LAMPS"
System Reference
Intelligent Key systemBL-68, "
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM"

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MAJOR COMPONENTS AND CONTROL SYSTEM
System Input Output
Remote control entry system

Remote keyless entry receiver

Key switch

Front door switch (driver side)

Front door switch (passenger side)

Rear door switch RH

Rear door switch LH

Front door lock assembly
(driver side) (door lock actuator)

Front door lock assembly
(passenger side) (door lock actuator)

Rear door lock actuator RH

Rear door lock actuator LH

Trunk lid opener actuator

Turn signal lamp (RH, LH)

Combination meter
(turn signal indicator, warning chime)
Intelligent Key system

Intelligent Key unit

Front door switch (driver side)

Front door switch (passenger side)

Rear door switch RH

Rear door switch LH

Front door lock assembly
(driver side) (door lock actuator)

Front door lock assembly
(passenger side) (door lock actuator)

Rear door lock actuator RH

Rear door lock actuator LH

Trunk lid opener actuator

Turn signal lamp (RH, LH)

Combination meter
(turn signal indicator, warning chime)
Power door lock system

Power window main switch
(door lock and unlock switch)

Front door lock assembly (driver side)
(door unlock sensor)

Key switch

Front door switch (driver side)

Front door switch (passenger side)

Rear door switch RH

Rear door switch LH

Front door lock assembly
(driver side) (door lock actuator)

Front door lock assembly
(passenger side) (door lock actuator)

Rear door lock actuator RH

Rear door lock actuator LH
Trunk lid openerTrunk lid and fuel lid opener switch
(Trunk lid opener switch)Trunk lid lock assembly
(trunk lid opener actuator)
Power supply (IGN) to power window,
sunroofIgnition power supply Power window and sunroof system
Power supply (BAT) to power window,
sunroof and power seatBattery power supply Power window, sunroof system and power seat
Headlamp Combination switch

IPDM E/R

Combination meter
(HIGH beam indicator)
Exterior lamp battery saver control

Ignition switch

Combination switchIPDM E/R
Auto light system

Optical sensor

Combination switch

Ignition switch (ACC, ON)IPDM E/R
Parking, license plate and tail lamps Combination switch

IPDM E/R

Combination meter (Tail lamp indicator)
Front fog lamp Combination switch

IPDM E/R

Combination meter
(Front fog lamp indicator)

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CAN Communication UnitBKS001UH
Refer to LAN-49, "CAN System Specification Chart" .
Rear fog lamp Combination switch

Rear fog lamp

Combination meter
(Rear fog lamp indicator)
Turn signal lamp

Combination switch

Ignition switch (ON)

Turn signal lamp

Combination meter
(turn signal indicator, warning chime)
Hazard lamp Hazard switch

Turn signal lamp

Combination meter
(turn signal indicator, warning chime)
Interior room lamp timer

Key switch

Remote keyless entry receiver

Power window main switch
(door lock and unlock switch)

Front door lock assembly (driver side)

Front door switch (driver side)

Front door switch (passenger side)

Rear door switch LH

Rear door switch RH

Ignition switch (ON)

Map lamp

Personal lamp RH

Personal lamp LH

Ignition keyhole illumination
Key warning chime

Key switch

Front door switch (driver side)

Ignition switch (ON)Combination meter (warning buzzer)
Light warning chime

Combination switch

Front door switch (driver side)

Ignition switch (ON)Combination meter (warning buzzer)
Oil pressure warning lamp

IPDM E/R

Ignition switch (ON)Combination meter (warning lamp)
Front wiper and washer system

Combination switch

Combination meter

Ignition switch (ON)IPDM E/R
Headlamp washer

Headlamp washer switch

Combination switch

Ignition switch (ON)IPDM E/R
Rear window defogger

Rear window defogger switch

Ignition switch (ACC, ON)IPDM E/R
A/C switch signal

Unified meter and A/C amp.

Ignition switch (ON)ECM
Blower fan switch signal

Unified meter and A/C amp.

Ignition switch (ON)ECM System Input Output

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSESPFP:00000
Work FlowBIS000VM
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any
customer's comments; refer toBL-11, "
Diagnostic Worksheet" . This information is necessary to duplicate the
conditions that exist when the noise occurs.

The customer may not be able to provide a detailed description or the location of the noise. Attempt to
obtain all the facts and conditions that exist when the noise occurs (or does not occur).

If there is more than one noise in the vehicle, be sure to diagnose and repair the noise that the customer
is concerned about. This can be accomplished by test driving the vehicle with the customer.

After identifying the type of noise, isolate the noise in terms of its characteristics. The noise characteristics
are provided so the customer, service adviser and technician are all speaking the same language when
defining the noise.

Squeak —(Like tennis shoes on a clean floor)
Squeak characteristics include the light contact/fast movement/brought on by road conditions/hard sur-
faces=higher pitch noise/softer surfaces=lower pitch noises/edge to surface=chirping

Creak—(Like walking on an old wooden floor)
Creak characteristics include firm contact/slow movement/twisting with a rotational movement/pitch
dependent on materials/often brought on by activity.

Rattle—(Like shaking a baby rattle)
Rattle characteristics include the fast repeated contact/vibration or similar movement/loose parts/missing
clip or fastener/incorrect clearance.

Knock —(Like a knock on a door)
Knock characteristics include hollow sounding/sometimes repeating/often brought on by driver action.

Tick—(Like a clock second hand)
Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials/loose components/can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.

Thump—(Heavy, muffled knock noise)
Thump characteristics include softer knock/dead sound often brought on by activity.

Buzz—(Like a bumble bee)
Buzz characteristics include high frequency rattle/firm contact.

Often the degree of acceptable noise level will vary depending upon the person. A noise that you may
judge as acceptable may be very irritating to the customer.

Weather conditions, especially humidity and temperature, may have a great effect on noise level.
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES

DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
If possible, drive the vehicle with the customer until the noise is duplicated. Note any additional information on
the Diagnostic Worksheet regarding the conditions or location of the noise. This information can be used to
duplicate the same conditions when you confirm the repair.
If the noise can be duplicated easily during the test drive, to help identify the source of the noise, try to dupli-
cate the noise with the vehicle stopped by doing one or all of the following:
1) Close a door.
2) Tap or push/pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from.
3) Rev the engine.
4) Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle “twist”.
5) At idle, apply engine load (electrical load, half-clutch on M/T models, drive position on A/T models).
6) Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer.

Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs.

If it is difficult to duplicate the noise, drive the vehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the
vehicle body.
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS
After verifying the customer concern or symptom, check ASIST for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related
to that concern or symptom.
If a TSB relates to the symptom, follow the procedure to repair the noise.
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE
1. Narrow down the noise to a general area. To help pinpoint the source of the noise, use a listening tool
(Engine Ear or mechanics stethoscope).
2. Narrow down the noise to a more specific area and identify the cause of the noise by:

removing the components in the area that you suspect the noise is coming from.
Do not use too much force when removing clips and fasteners, otherwise clips and fastener can be broken
or lost during the repair, resulting in the creation of new noise.

tapping or pushing/pulling the component that you suspect is causing the noise.
Do not tap or push/pull the component with excessive force, otherwise the noise will be eliminated only
temporarily.

feeling for a vibration with your hand by touching the component(s) that you suspect is (are) causing the
noise.

placing a piece of paper between components that you suspect are causing the noise.

looking for loose components and contact marks.
Refer to BL-9, "
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting" .
REPAIR THE CAUSE

If the cause is a loose component, tighten the component securely.

If the cause is insufficient clearance between components:
–separate components by repositioning or loosening and retightening the component, if possible.
–insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape or ure-
thane tape are available through your authorized Nissan Parts Department.
CAUTION:
Do not use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged.
NOTE:
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Each item can be ordered separately as needed.
URETHANE PADS [1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick]
Insulates connectors, harness, etc.
76268-9E005: 100 × 135 mm (3.94 × 5.31 in)/76884-71L01: 60 × 85 mm (2.36 × 3.35 in)/76884-71L02: 15 ×
25 mm (0.59 × 0.98 in)
INSULATOR (Foam blocks)
Insulates components from contact. Can be used to fill space behind a panel.
73982-9E000: 45 mm (1.77 in) thick, 50 × 50 mm (1.97 × 1.97 in)/73982-50Y00: 10 mm (0.39 in) thick, 50
× 50 mm (1.97 × 1.97 in)
INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30 × 50 mm (1.18 × 1.97 in)

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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FELT CLOTHTAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15 × 25 mm (0.59 × 0.98 in) pad/68239-13E00: 5 mm (0.20 in) wide tape roll
The following materials, not available through NISSAN Parts Department, can also be used to repair squeaks
and rattles.
UHMW(TEFLON) TAPE
Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
Used in place of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit.
Note: Will only last a few months.
SILICONE SPRAY
Use when grease cannot be applied.
DUCT TAPE
Use to eliminate movement.
CONFIRM THE REPAIR
Confirm that the cause of a noise is repaired by test driving the vehicle. Operate the vehicle under the same
conditions as when the noise originally occurred. Refer to the notes on the Diagnostic Worksheet.
Generic Squeak and Rattle TroubleshootingBIS000VN
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. Cluster lid A and instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar garnish
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel mounting pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter
7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint
These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by
pressing on the components while driving to stop the noise. Most of these incidents can be repaired by apply-
ing felt cloth tape or silicon spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate wiring har-
ness.
CAUTION:
Do not use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or rattle. If you saturate the area with silicone, you will
not be able to recheck the repair.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to pay attention to include:
1. Shifter assembly cover to finisher
2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C
3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit
The instrument panel repair and isolation procedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
Pay attention to the:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops
Tapping or moving the components or pressing on them while driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate
many of these incidents. You can usually insulate the areas with felt cloth tape or insulator foam blocks to
repair the noise.