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Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: Component Parts

Power Distribution System

Component Parts Location

Component Parts Location

A.

Front of center console

B.

M/T transmission (view with M/T transmission removed)

C.

Engine compartment LH

D.

Underneath instrument panel LH

E.

Fuse block (J/B) [view with fuse block (J/B) removed]

No.

Component

Description

1.

Rear door switch RH

Transmits the door switch signal to the BCM.

Refer to Rear Door Switch for detailed component location.

2.

Front door request switch RH

Transmits the door request switch signal to the Intelligent Key unit.

Refer to Front Door Request Switch RH for detailed component location.

3.

Front door switch RH

Transmits the door switch signal to the BCM.

Refer to Front Door Switch for detailed component location.

4.

AV control unit

Receives the auto ACC request signal from the BCM via CAN communication.

Refer to AV Control Unit (with 7” color display) or AV Control Unit (with 8” color display) for detailed component location.

5.

Intelligent Key unit

Receives the push-button ignition switch input and transmits the signal to the BCM and IPDM E/R via CAN communication.

Refer to Intelligent Key Unit for detailed component location.

6.

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Actuator and Electric Unit (Control Unit)

Transmits the Nissan Sentra vehicle speed signal to the BCM via CAN communication.

Refer to ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (Control Unit) for detailed component location.

7.

CVT unit

(with CVT)

Transmission range switch

Transmits the P (park) and N (neutral) position signals to the TCM.

Refer to Transmission Range Switch for detailed component location.

8.

TCM (Transmission Control Module)

(with CVT)

Transmits the P (park) and N (neutral) position signals to the IPDM E/R via CAN communication.

Refer to TCM for detailed component location.

9.

IPDM E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engine Room)

Receives the ignition relay-1 (IPDM E/R) control signal and push-button ignition switch ON signal from the Intelligent Key unit via CAN communication, and controls the ignition relay-1 (built into IPDM E/R).

Refer to System Description.

10.

Clutch master cylinder (clutch switch)

(With M/T)

Transmits the clutch switch (START) and clutch switch (END) signals to the BCM.

11.

BCM (Body Control Module)

  • The BCM controls the power distribution system.

  • The BCM judges the push-button ignition status and Nissan Sentra vehicle condition.

  • The BCM checks the push-button ignition status internally.

Refer to System Description.

12.

Combination meter

Receives the ignition battery saver signal from the BCM via CAN communication.

Refer to Combination Meter (type A) or Combination Meter (type B) for detailed component location.

13.

Combination switch

Transmits the combination switch signal to the BCM.

Refer to System Description.

14.

Front door switch LH

Transmits the door switch signal to the BCM.

Refer to Front Door Switch for detailed component location.

15.

Front door request switch LH

Transmits the door request switch signal to the Intelligent Key unit.

Refer to Front Door Request Switch LH for detailed component location.

16.

Rear door switch LH

Transmits the door switch signal to the BCM.

Refer to Rear Door Switch for detailed component location.

17.

Push-button ignition switch

Refer to Push-Button Ignition Switch.

18.

CVT shift selector (detent switch)

(with CVT)

Transmits the detent switch signal to the BCM.

Refer to Component Parts Location for detailed component location.

19.

Park/neutral position (PNP) switch

(with M/T)

Transmits the N (neutral) position signal to the IPDM E/R.

Refer to Component Parts Location for detailed component location.

20.

Starter cut relay (in fuse, fusible link and relay box)

The BCM controls the starter cut relay according to the request signal from the Intelligent Key unit and push-button ignition switch.

21.

Brake pedal position switch

Detects that the brake pedal is depressed and transmits the signal to the BCM.

Refer to Brake Pedal Position Switch (halogen headlamp) or Brake Pedal Position Switch (LED headlamp) for detailed component location.

22.

Stop lamp switch

Detects that the brake pedal is depressed and transmits the signal to the BCM.

Refer to Stop Lamp Switch (halogen headlamp) or Stop Lamp Switch (LED headlamp) for detailed component location.

23.

Accessory relay-1

[in fuse block (J/B)]

  • The accessory relay-1 is controlled by the BCM.

  • The accessory relay-1 supplies accessory power supply or push-button ignition switch ON signal to each ECU when the push-button ignition switch is ON.

  • The BCM compares the status of the accessory relay-1 control signal and the push-button ignition switch status judged by the push-button ignition switch.

  • The BCM monitors the accessory relay-1 operating status by the accessory relay-1 feedback signal.

24.

Ignition relay-3

[in fuse block (J/B)]

  • The ignition relay-3 is controlled by the BCM.

  • The ignition relay-3 supplies push-button ignition switch ON power supply or push-button ignition switch ON signal to each ECU and system when the push-button ignition switch is ON.

  • The BCM compares the status of the ignition relay-3 control signal and the push-button ignition switch status judged by the push-button ignition switch.

  • The BCM monitors the ignition relay-3 operating status by the ignition relay-3 feedback signal.

25.

Ignition relay-2

[in fuse block (J/B)]

  • The ignition relay-2 is controlled by the BCM.

  • The ignition relay-2 supplies push-button ignition switch ON power supply or push-button ignition switch ON signal to each ECU and system when the push-button ignition switch is ON.

  • The BCM compares the status of the ignition relay-2 control signal and the push-button ignition switch status judged by the push-button ignition switch.

  • The BCM monitors the ignition relay-2 operating status by the ignition relay-2 feedback signal.

Push-Button Ignition Switch

Push-Button Ignition Switch
  • The push-button ignition switch is installed in center console finisher.

  • When the push-button ignition switch is pressed it transmits the status signal to the Intelligent Key unit.

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