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QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
AGENERAL INFORMATIONGIGeneral Information
BENGINEEMEngine Mechanical
LUEngine Lubrication System
COEngine Cooling System
ECEngine Control System
FLFuel System
EXExhaust System
STRStarting System
ACCAccelerator Control System
CHYBRIDHBCHybrid Control System
HBBHybrid Battery System
HBRHybrid Brake System
DTRANSMISSION & DRIVE-
LINECLClutch
TMTransaxle & Transmission
DLNDriveline
FAXFront Axle
RAXRear Axle
ESUSPENSIONFSUFront Suspension
RSURear Suspension
SCSSuspension Control System
WTRoad Wheels & Tires
FBRAKESBRBrake System
PBParking Brake System
BRCBrake Control System
GSTEERINGSTSteering System
STCSteering Control System
HRESTRAINTSSBSeat Belt
SBCSeat Belt Control System
SRSRS Airbag
SRCSRS Airbag Control System
IVENTILATION, HEATER &
AIR CONDITIONERVTLVentilation System
HAHeater & Air Conditioning System
HACHeater & Air Conditioning Control System
JBODY INTERIORINTInterior
IPInstrument Panel
SESeat
ADPAutomatic Drive Positioner
KBODY EXTERIOR,
DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE
SECURITYDLKDoor & Lock
SECSecurity Control System
GWGlass & Window System
PWCPower Window Control System
RFRoof
HDHood
EXTExterior
BRMBody Repair
LDRIVER CONTROLSMIRMirrors
EXLExterior Lighting System
INLInterior Lighting System
WWWiper & Washer
DEFDefogger
HRNHorn
MELECTRICAL & POWER
CONTROLPWOPower Outlet
BCSBody Control System
LANLAN System
PCSPower Control System
CHGCharging System
PGPower Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
NDRIVER INFORMATION &
MULTIMEDIAMWIMeter, Warning Lamp & Indicator
WCSWarning Chime System
SNSonar System
AVAudio, Visual & Navigation System
OCRUISE CONTROL &
DRIVER ASSISTANCECCSCruise Control System
DASDriver Assistance System
DMSDrive Mode System
PMAINTENANCEMAMaintenance
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Edition: May 2010
Publication No. SM1E-1Z62U0

BCS-26
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
*: OFF is displayed when brake pedal is depressed while brake switch power supply is OFF.
ACTIVE TEST
SFT PN -IPDM Indicates [On/Off] condition of P or N position
SFT P -MET Indicates [On/Off] condition of P position
SFT N -MET Indicates [On/Off] condition of N position
ENGINE STATE Indicates [Stop/Stall/Crank/Run] condition of engine states
S/L LOCK-IPDM Indicates [On/Off] condition of steering lock unit (LOCK)
S/L UNLK-IPDM Indicates [On/Off] condition of steering lock unit (UNLOCK)
S/L RELAY-REQ Indicates [On/Off] condition of steering lock relay
VEH SPEED 1 Display the vehicle speed signal received from combination meter by numerical value [Km/h]
VEH SPEED 2 Display the vehi cle speed signal received from ABS or VDC or TCM by numerical value [Km/h]
DOOR STAT-DR Indicates [LOCK/READY/UNLK] condition of unlock sensor
DOOR STAT-AS Indicates [LOCK/READY/UNLK] condition of passenger side door status
ID OK FLAG Indicates [Set/Reset] condition of key ID
PRMT ENG STRT Indicates [Set/Reset] condition of engine start possibility
PRMT RKE STRT NOTE:
This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored
TRNK/HAT MNTR NOTE:
This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored
RKE-LOCK Indicates [On/Off] condition of LOCK signal from Intelligent Key
RKE-UNLOCK Indicates [On/Off] condition of UNLOCK signal from Intelligent Key
RKE-TR/BD NOTE:
This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored
RKE-PANIC Indicates [On/Off] condition of PANIC button of Intelligent Key
RKE-MODE CHG Indicates [On/Off] condition of MODE CHANGE signal from Intelligent Key
RKE OPE COUN1 When remote keyless entry receiver receives the signal transmitted while operating on Intelli-
gent Key, the numerical value start changing
RKE OPE COUN2 NOTE:
This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored
Monitor Item Condition
Test item Description
BATTERY SAVER This test is able to check interior room lamp operation
 On: Operate
 Off: Non-operation
OUTSIDE BUZZER This test is able to check Intelligent Key warning buzzer operation
 On: Operate
 Off: Non-operation
INSIDE BUZZER This test is able to check warning chime in combination meter operation
 Take Out: Take away warning chime sounds when CONSULT-III screen is touched
 Key: Key warning chime sounds when CONSULT-III screen is touched
 Knob: OFF position warning chime sounds when CONSULT-III screen is touched
 Off: Non-operation
INDICATOR This test is able to check warning lamp operation
 KEY ON: “KEY” Warning lamp
illuminates when CONSULT-III screen is touched
 KEY IND: “KEY” Warning lamp blinks when CONSULT-III screen is touched
 Off: Non-operation
INT LAMP This test is able to check interior room lamp operation
 On: Operate
 Off: Non-operation
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< ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION >
BCM
RR FOG SWNOTE:
The item is indicated, but not monitored. Off
DOOR SW-DR Driver door closed Off
Driver door opened On
DOOR SW-AS Passenger door closed Off
Passenger door opened On
DOOR SW-RR Rear RH door closed Off
Rear RH door opened On
DOOR SW-RL Rear LH door closed Off
Rear LH door opened On
DOOR SW-BK Back door closed Off
Back door opened On
CDL LOCK SW Other than power door lock switch LOCK Off
Power door lock switch LOCK On
CDL UNLOCK SW Other than power door lock switch UNLOCK Off
Power door lock switch UNLOCK On
KEY CYL LK-SW Other than driver door key cylinder LOCK position Off
Driver door key cylinder LOCK position On
KEY CYL UN-SW Other than driver door key cylinder UNLOCK position Off
Driver door key cylinder UNLOCK position On
HAZARD SW Hazard switch is OFF Off
Hazard switch is ON On
REAR DEF SW Rear window defogger switch OFF Off
Rear window defogger switch ON On
TR/BD OPEN SW Back door opener switch OFF Off
While the back door opener switch is turned ON On
TRNK/HAT MNTR NOTE:
The item is indicated, but not monitored.
Off
FA N O N S I G NOTE:
The item is indicated, but not monitored.
Off
AIR COND SW NOTE:
The item is indicated, but not monitored. Off
RKE-LOCK LOCK button of the key is not pressed Off
LOCK button of the key is pressed On
RKE-UNLOCK UNLOCK button of the key is not pressed Off
UNLOCK button of the key is pressed On
RKE-TR/BD BACK DOOR OPEN button of the key is not pressed Off
BACK DOOR OPEN button of the key is pressed On
RKE-PANIC PANIC button of the key is not pressed Off
PANIC button of the key is pressed On
RKE-MODE CHG LOCK/UNLOCK button of the key is not pressed and held simultaneously Off
LOCK/UNLOCK button of the key is pressed and held simultaneously On
OPTI SEN (DTCT) Bright outside of the vehicle Close to 5 V
Dark outside of the vehicle Close to 0 V
OPTI SEN (FILT) Bright outside of the vehicle (Lighting switch AUTO) Close to 5 V
Dark outside of the vehicle (Lighting switch AUTO) Close to 1.50 V
Monitor Item Condition Value/Status
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CONTENTS
CHARGING SYSTEM
PRECAUTION ................
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PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
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Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion after Battery Disconnect .....................................
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Precaution for Power Generation Voltage Variable
Control System ..........................................................
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PREPARATION ............................................5
PREPARATION .............................................. .....5
Special Service Tools .......................................... ......5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................5
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............................6
COMPONENT PARTS ................................... .....6
Component Parts Location .................................. ......6
Component Description ............................................6
SYSTEM ..............................................................7
CHARGING SYSTEM ..................................................7
CHARGING SYSTEM : System Diagram ........... ......7
CHARGING SYSTEM : System Description .............7
POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE
CONTROL SYSTEM .............................................. ......
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POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE
CONTROL SYSTEM : System Diagram ...................
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POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE
CONTROL SYSTEM : System Description ...............
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WIRING DIAGRAM ........ ...............................9
CHARGING SYSTEM ..................................... .....9
Wiring Diagram ................................................... ......9
BASIC INSPECTION ...................................13
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW ........13
Work Flow ............................................................ ....13
CHARGING SYSTEM PRELIMINARY IN-
SPECTION ....................................... .................
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Inspection Procedure ........................................... ....16
POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARI-
ABLE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION IN-
SPECTION ....................................... .................
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Inspection Procedure ........................................... ....17
DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS .........................19
B TERMINAL CIRCUIT .....................................19
Description ........................................................... ....19
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................19
L TERMINAL CIRCUIT (OPEN) ........................20
Description ...............................................................20
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................20
L TERMINAL CIRCUIT (SHORT) .....................22
Description ...............................................................22
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................22
S TERMINAL CIRCUIT .....................................23
Description ...............................................................23
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................23
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ..............................24
CHARGING SYSTEM .......................................24
Symptom Table ................................................... ....24
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............25
ALTERNATOR ................................. .................25
Exploded View ..................................................... ....25
Removal and Installation .........................................26
Inspection ................................................................28
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .............. .............................................
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .............................................................. ...
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Alternator ............................................................. ...29
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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
INFOID:0000000006274854
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severi ty of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT” of this
Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoper ative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision that would result in air ba g inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
 Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional act ivation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the “SRS AIR BAG”.
 Do not use electrical test equipm ent on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identi fied by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
 When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the
ignition ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s)
with a hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly
causing serious injury.
 When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wh eel Rotation after Battery Disconnect
INFOID:0000000006274855
NOTE:
 Before removing and installing any control units, first tu rn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion, then disconnect both battery cables.
 After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect both
battery cables.
 Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnos is according to self-diagnosis results.
For vehicle with steering lock unit, if the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
cannot be turned.
If turning the steering wheel is required with the batte ry disconnected or discharged, follow the operation pro-
cedure below before starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables. NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to ACC position. (At this time, the steering lock will be released.)
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock wil l remain released with both battery cables discon-
nected and the steering wheel can be turned.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
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PRECAUTIONS
5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect both battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turn
the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steering
wheel will lock when the push-button igniti on switch is turned to LOCK position.)
6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Power Generation Vo ltage Variable Control SystemINFOID:0000000006274856
CAUTION:
For this model, the battery current sensor that is in stalled to the battery cable at the negative terminal
measures the charging/discharging curre nt of the battery, and performs various controls. If the electri-
cal component or the ground wire is connected direct ly to the battery terminal, the current other than
that being measured with the battery current sensor is charging to or discharging from the battery.
This condition causes the malfunction of the control, and then the battery discharge may occur. Do
not connect the electrical compon ent or the ground wire directly to the battery terminal.
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PREPARATION
Special Service ToolsINFOID:0000000006274882
Commercial Service ToolsINFOID:0000000006274883
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.) Tool name Description
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(J-44373 Model MCR620)
Starting/Charging System Tester Tests starting and charging systems.
For operating instructio
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Service Bulletin.
SEL403X
Tool name Description
Power tool Loosening bolts, nuts and screws
PIIB1407E
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