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Check Power Supply And Ground Circuit

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Infiniti FX45 and 2008 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK FUSES 

    Check for blown fuses.

    FUSES REFERENCE CHART

    Unit Power source Fuse and fusible link No.
    BCM Battery M
    22
    Ignition switch ON or START position 1
    Ignition switch ACC or ON position 6
    IPDM E/R Battery 71
    72
    74
    76
    86

    Refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - AUTO/L - ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse. Refer to "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT ".

  2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM connector.
    3. Check voltage between BCM harness connector and ground.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Voltage Between BCM Connector And Ground
      G05221980Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

    (+) (-) Ignition switch position
    BCM connector Terminal OFF ACC ON
    M3 11 Ground Approx. 0 V Battery voltage Battery voltage
    38 Approx. 0 V Approx. 0 V Battery voltage
    M4 42 Battery voltage Battery voltage Battery voltage
    55 Battery voltage Battery voltage Battery voltage

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Repair harness or connector.

  3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 

    Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.

    Fig 2: Identifying Continuity Between BCM Connector And Ground
    G05222518Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    GROUND CIRCUIT

    BCM connector Terminal Ground Continuity
    M4 49 Yes
    52

    OK or NG 

    OK: INSPECTION END

    NG: Repair harness or connector.