BODY CONTROL SYSTEM: System Description: Outline
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Leaf. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- BCM (Body Control Module) controls the various electrical components. It inputs the information required to the control from CAN communication and the signal received from each switch and sensor.
- BCM has combination switch reading function for reading the operation status of combination switches (light, turn signal, wiper and washer) in addition to a function for controlling the operation of various electrical components. It also has the signal transmission function as the passed point of signal and the power saving control function that reduces the power consumption with the power switch OFF.
- BCM is equipped with the diagnosis function that performs the diagnosis with CONSULT and various settings.