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Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: System

Headlamp System

System Description

System Description

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

OUTLINE

The headlamp is controlled by the combination switch reading function and headlamp control function of the BCM, and the Smart FET control function of the IPDM E/R.

Signal transmission function list

Signal name

Input

Output

Description

Combination switch signal

Combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch)

BCM

Transmits the combination switch signal to the BCM.

Low beam request signal

BCM

IPDM E/R (CAN)

Transmits the low beam request signal via CAN communication.

High beam request signal

BCM

IPDM E/R (CAN)

Transmits the high beam request signal via CAN communication.

High beam status signal

BCM

Combination meter (CAN)

Transmits the high beam status signal via CAN communication.

HEADLAMP (LO) OPERATION

HEADLAMP (HI) OPERATION

HEADLAMP WARNING OPERATION

The headlamp warning warns the driver that there is a malfunction in LED headlamp system. Refer to System Description.

LED HEADLAMP

Precautions for Trouble Diagnosis:

Representative malfunction examples are; “Light does not turn ON”, “Light blinks”, and “Brightness is inadequate.” Such malfunctions occasionally occur from a LED control module malfunction or lamp case malfunction. Specify the malfunctioning part through diagnosis.

CAUTION:

Note:

Turn the switch OFF once before turning ON, if the ON/OFF is inoperative.

Auto Light System

System Description

System Description

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

OUTLINE

*: Headlamp (LO/HI), parking lamp, license plate lamp, side marker lamp and tail lamp.

Note:

Signal transmission function list

Signal name

Input

Output

Description

Combination switch signal

Combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch)

BCM

Transmits the combination switch signal to the BCM.

Optical sensor signal

Optical sensor

BCM

Transmits the optical sensor signal to the BCM.

Door switch signal

Door switch (ALL)

BCM

Transmits the door switch signal to the BCM.

High beam request signal

BCM

IPDM E/R (CAN)

Transmits the high beam request signal via CAN communication.

Low beam request signal

BCM

IPDM E/R (CAN)

Transmits the low beam request signal via CAN communication.

Position light request signal

BCM

IPDM E/R (CAN)

Transmits the position light request signal via CAN communication.

High beam status signal

BCM

Combination meter (CAN)

Transmits the high beam status signal via CAN communication.

Low beam status signal

BCM

Combination meter (CAN)

Transmits the low beam status signal via CAN communication.

Position light status signal

BCM

Combination meter (CAN)

Transmits the position light status signal via CAN communication.

AUTO LIGHT FUNCTION

WIPER LINKED AUTO LIGHTING FUNCTION

The BCM turns each exterior lamp ON within 60 seconds detecting 4 operations of the front wiper while the lighting switch is in the AUTO position.

Note:

The BCM turns OFF the headlamps 3 seconds after the front wiper switch is turned OFF.

DELAY TIMER FUNCTION

The BCM turns the headlamp OFF depending on the Nissan Sentra vehicle condition with the auto light function.

Note:

Daytime Running Light System

System Description

System Description

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

OUTLINE

The daytime running light is controlled by the daytime running light control function and combination switch reading function of the BCM, and the Smart FET control function of the IPDM E/R.

Signal transmission function list

Signal name

Input

Output

Description

Combination switch signal

Combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch)

BCM

Transmits the combination switch signal to the BCM.

Engine status signal

ECM

BCM (CAN)

Transmits the engine status signal via CAN communication.

Parking brake switch signal

Parking brake switch

BCM (CAN)

Inputs the parking brake switch signal and transmits it via CAN communication.

Daytime running light request signal

BCM

IPDM E/R (CAN)

Transmits the daytime running light request signal via CAN communication.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT OPERATION

High Beam Assist System

System Description

System Description

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

OUTLINE

Signal transmission function list

Signal name

Input

Output

Description

Combination switch signal

Combination switch

BCM

Transmits the combination switch signal to the BCM.

Optical sensor signal

Optical sensor

BCM

Transmits the optical sensor signal to the BCM.

Nissan Sentra Vehicle speed signal

Combination meter

Front camera unit (CAN)

Transmits the Nissan Sentra vehicle speed signal via CAN communication.

High beam assist request signal

Front camera unit

BCM (CAN)

Transmits the high beam assist request signal via CAN communication.

High beam request signal

BCM

IPDM E/R (CAN)

Transmits the high beam request signal via CAN communication.

High beam assist indicator lamp signal

BCM

Combination meter (CAN)

Transmits the high beam assist indicator lamp signal via CAN communication.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION

RECOMMENDED BEAM JUDGMENT BY FRONT CAMERA UNIT

Headlamp HI Operation Request

The front camera unit requests headlamp HI operation to the BCM when all of following conditions are satisfied:

Headlamp LO Operation Request

Front camera unit requests the headlamp LO operation to the BCM when either of following conditions is satisfied:

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lamp System

System Description

System Description

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

OUTLINE

Turn signal lamp and hazard warning lamp is controlled by the combination switch reading function and the flasher control function of the BCM.

Signal transmission function list

Signal name

Input

Output

Description

Combination switch signal

Combination switch

BCM

Transmits the combination switch signal to the BCM.

Hazard switch signal

Hazard switch

BCM

Transmits the hazard switch signal to the BCM.

Car crash information signal

Air bag diagnosis sensor unit

BCM (CAN)

Transmits the car crash information signal via CAN communication.

Turn indicator signal

BCM

Combination meter (CAN)

Transmits the turn indicator signal via CAN communication.

TURN SIGNAL LAMP OPERATION

HAZARD WARNING LAMP OPERATION

The BCM supplies voltage to both turn signal lamp circuits when the hazard switch is ON. the BCM blinks the hazard warning lamp.

TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL SOUND OPERATION

3-TIME FLASHER FUNCTION

HIGH FLASHER OPERATION

AUTO HAZARD FUNCTION

Parking, License Plate, Side Marker and Tail Lamp System

System Description

System Description

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

OUTLINE

The parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps are controlled by the combination switch reading function, the parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamp control function of the BCM, and the Smart FET control function of the IPDM E/R.

Signal transmission function list

Signal name

Input

Output

Description

Combination switch signal

Combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch)

BCM

Transmits the combination switch signal to the BCM.

Door switch signal

Door switch (ALL)

BCM

Transmits the door switch signal to the BCM.

Door lock/unlock request signal

Intelligent Key unit

BCM (CAN)

Transmits the door lock/unlock request signal via CAN communication.

Position light request signal

BCM

IPDM E/R (CAN)

Transmits the position light request signal via CAN communication.

Position light status signal

BCM

Combination meter (CAN)

Transmits position light status signal via CAN communication.

PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER AND TAIL LAMP OPERATION

Note:

The parking lamp and daytime running light use a common light source. When the parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps are turned ON while daytime running lights are ON, the parking lamp/daytime running light is dimmed.

SIGNATURE LIGHT FUNCTION

Description

The signature light function is a function that turns ON the parking lamp, license plate lamp, side marker lamp and tail lamp for a set period of time when the doors are locked or unlocked from outside the Nissan Sentra vehicle.

Operation Description

The BCM transmits the position light request signal to the IPDM E/R and position light status signal to the combination meter via CAN communication according to the signature light function ON condition.

Signature light function ON condition (operation when doors are unlocked):

Signature light function ON condition (operation when doors are locked)

Note:

ON/OFF of signature light function by lock operation is by the setting “Light Off Delay” of the combination meter.

Stop Lamp System

System Description

System Description

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

OUTLINE

The stop lamp and high-mounted stop lamp are controlled by the stop lamp switch reading function, the stop lamp and high-mounted stop lamp control function of the BCM, and the AEB (automatic emergency braking) function of the ADAS control unit 2.

Signal transmission function list

Signal name

Input

Output

Description

Stop lamp switch signal

Stop lamp switch

BCM

Transmits the stop lamp switch signal to the BCM.

Brake pedal position switch signal

Brake pedal position switch

BCM

Transmits the brake pedal position switch signal to the BCM.

Stop lamp request signal

ADAS control unit 2

BCM (CAN)

Transmits the stop lamp request signal via CAN communication.

STOP LAMP AND HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP OPERATION

AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING FUNCTION

Back-Up Lamp System

System Description (with Cvt)

System Description (With CVT)

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

OUTLINE

The back-up lamps are controlled by the TCM.

BACK-UP LAMP OPERATION

System Description (with M/t)

System Description (With M/T)

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

OUTLINE

The back-up lamps are controlled by the park/neutral position (PNP) switch (reverse switch).

Signal transmission function list

Signal name

Input

Output

Description

Back-up lamp control signal

Park/neutral position (PNP) switch (reverse switch)

IPDM E/R

Transmits the back-up lamp control signal to the IPDM E/R.

BACK-UP LAMP OPERATION

Exterior Lamp Battery Saver System

System Description

System Description

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

OUTLINE

*: Headlamp (LO/HI), parking lamp, license plate lamp, side marker lamp and tail lamp

Signal transmission function list

Signal name

Input

Output

Description

Combination switch signal

Combination switch

BCM

Transmits the combination switch signal to the BCM.

Door switch signal

Front door switch LH

BCM

Transmits the door switch signal to the BCM.

Door lock request signal

Intelligent Key unit

BCM (CAN)

Transmits the door lock request signal via CAN communication.

Engine status signal

ECM

BCM (CAN)

Transmits the engine status signal via CAN communication.

High beam request signal

BCM

IPDM E/R (CAN)

Transmits the high beam request signal via CAN communication.

Low beam request signal

BCM

IPDM E/R (CAN)

Transmits the low beam request signal via CAN communication.

Position light request signal

BCM

IPDM E/R (CAN)

Transmits the position light request signal via CAN communication.

High beam status signal

BCM

Combination meter (CAN)

Transmits the high beam status signal via CAN communication.

Low beam status signal

BCM

Combination meter (CAN)

Transmits the low beam status signal via CAN communication.

Position light status signal

BCM

Combination meter (CAN)

Transmits the position light status signal via CAN communication.

EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER ACTIVATION

Light Reminder Warning (information Display)

System Description

System Description

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

OUTLINE

When the driver is exiting the Nissan Sentra vehicle while the engine status is other than running and the lamps are ON, the light reminder warning (information display) displays a warning in the information display to alert the driver.

Signal transmission function list

Signal name

Input

Output

Description

Combination switch signal

Combination switch

BCM

Transmits the combination switch signal to the BCM.

Engine status signal

ECM

BCM (CAN)

Transmits the engine status signal via CAN communication.

Door switch signal

Front door switch LH

BCM

Transmits the door switch signal to the BCM.

Light reminder warning signal

BCM

Combination meter (CAN)

Transmits the light reminder warning via CAN communication.

LIGHT REMINDER WARNING OPERATION

WARNING/INDICATOR OPERATING CONDITION

When all of the following conditions are satisfied:

Type A meter

Symbol

Message

Reminder

Turn OFF

Headlights

Type B meter

Symbol

Message

Reminder

Turn OFF

Headlights

WARNING/INDICATOR CANCEL CONDITION

When any of the following conditions are satisfied:

TIMING CHART

Headlamp Warning

System Description

System Description

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

OUTLINE

The headlamp warning warns the driver that there is a malfunction in LED headlamp system.

Signal transmission function list

Signal name

Input

Output

Description

Low beam request signal

BCM

IPDM E/R (CAN)

Transmits the low beam request signal to the BCM.

Headlamp warning signal

LED headlamp control module

Combination meter (CAN)

Inputs the headlamp warning signal and transmits it via CAN communication.

SIGNAL PATH

WARNING/INDICATOR OPERATING CONDITION

When all of the following conditions are satisfied:

WARNING/INDICATOR CANCEL CONDITION

When any of the following conditions are satisfied:

TIMING CHART

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