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Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: Common Item

Consult Function (bcm - Common Item)

CONSULT Function (BCM - COMMON ITEM)

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

Changes the settings for each system function

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 Nissan Sentra 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:

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

×: Applicable item

System

Sub system selection item

Diagnosis mode

Reference

Work Support

Data Monitor

Active Test

Door lock

DOOR LOCK

—

×

—

CONSULT Function (BCM - DOOR LOCK)

Rear window defogger

REAR DEFOGGER

—

—

×

CONSULT Function (BCM - REAR DEFOGGER)

Exterior lamp

HEAD LAMP

—

×

×

CONSULT Function (BCM - HEAD LAMP)

Interior room lamp

INT LAMP

—

×

×

CONSULT Function (BCM - INT LAMP)

Wiper and washer

WIPER

—

×

×

CONSULT Function (BCM - WIPER)

Turn signal and hazard warning lamps

FLASHER

—

×

×

CONSULT Function (BCM - FLASHER)

Intelligent Key

INTELLIGENT KEY

—

×

—

CONSULT Function (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY)

Combination switch

COMB SW

—

×

—

CONSULT Function (BCM - COMB SW)

Body control system

BCM

×

×

—

CONSULT Function (BCM - BCM)

Immobilizer

IMMU

—

×

×

CONSULT Function (BCM -IMMU)

Interior room lamp battery saver

BATTERY SAVER

—

×

—

CONSULT Function (BCM - BATTERY SAVER)

Trunk lid

TRUNK

—

×

×

CONSULT Function (BCM - TRUNK)

Nissan Sentra Vehicle security system

THEFT ALM*

—

×

—

—

Remote keyless entry

MULTI REMOTE ENT

—

×

—

CONSULT Function (BCM - MULTI REMOTE ENT)

Signal buffer

SIGNAL BUFFER

—

×

—

CONSULT Function (BCM - SIGNAL BUFFER)

Tire pressure monitoring

AIR PRESSURE MONITOR

×

×

—

CONSULT Function (BCM - AIR PRESSURE MONITOR)

Note:

*: This item is displayed, but not used.

FREEZE FRAME DATA (FFD)

The BCM records the following Nissan Sentra 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.

Nissan Sentra Vehicle SPEED

mph/km/h

Nissan Sentra Vehicle speed the moment a particular DTC is detected.

EXTERNAL TEMP

°F/°C

External temperature the moment a particular DTC is detected.

Nissan Sentra Vehicle COND

—

Note:

This item is displayed, but cannot be used.

DOOR LOCK STATUS

—

Note:

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.

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