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COMMON ITEM : CONSULT Function (BCM - COMMON ITEM)

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APPLICATION ITEM

CONSULT performs the following functions via CAN communication with BCM.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION CHART

Diagnosis mode Function Description
Work Support Changes the setting for each system function.
Self Diagnostic Result Displays the diagnosis results judged by BCM.
CAN Diag Support Monitor Monitors the reception status of CAN communication viewed from BCM.
Data Monitor The BCM input/output signals are displayed.
Active Test The signals used to activate each device are forcibly supplied from BCM.
ECU Identification The BCM part number is displayed.
Configuration
  • Read and save the vehicle specification.
  • Write the vehicle specification when replacing BCM.

SYSTEM APPLICATION

BCM can perform the following functions for each system.

NOTE: It can perform the diagnosis modes except the following for all sub system selection items.
SUB SYSTEM SELECTION ITEM CHART

x: Applicable item
System Sub system selection item Diagnosis mode
Work Support Data Monitor Active Test
Door lock DOOR LOCK x x x
Rear window defogger REAR DEFOGGER   x x
Warning chime BUZZER   x x
Interior room lamp timer INT LAMP x x x
Exterior lamp HEAD LAMP x x x
Wiper and washer WIPER x x x
Turn signal and hazard warning lamps FLASHER x x x
- AIR CONDITONER(1)   x x
Intelligent Key system INTELLIGENT KEY x x x
Combination switch COMB SW   x  
Body control system BCM x    
NVIS - NATS IMMU x x x
Interior room lamp battery saver BATTERY SAVER x x x
Back door open TRUNK   x  
Theft warning alarm THEFT ALM x x x
RAP system RETAINED PWR   x  
Signal buffer system SIGNAL BUFFER   x x
TPMS AIR PRESSURE MONITOR x x x
(1) This item is displayed, but not used.

FREEZE FRAME DATA (FFD)

The BCM records the following vehicle condition at the time a particular DTC is detected, and displays on CONSULT.

FREEZE FRAME DATA

CONSULT screen item Indication/Unit Description
Vehicle Speed km/h Vehicle speed of the moment a particular DTC is detected
ODO/Trip Meter km Total mileage (ODOmeter value) of the moment a particular DTC is detected
Vehicle Condition SLEEP>LOCK Power supply position status of the moment a particular DTC is detected(1) While turning BCM status from low power consumption mode to normal mode [Power supply position is OFF (LOCK)]
SLEEP>OFF While turning BCM status from low power consumption mode to normal mode [Power supply position is OFF (OFF)]
LOCK>ACC While turning power supply position from OFF (LOCK) to ACC
ACC>ON While turning power supply position from ACC to ON
RUN>ACC While turning power supply position from READY (RUN) to ACC (Except emergency stop operation)
CRANK>RUN While turning power supply position from READY (CRANK) to READY (RUN)
RUN>URGENT While turning power supply position from READY (RUN) to ACC (Emergency stop operation)
ACC>OFF While turning power supply position from ACC to OFF (OFF)
OFF>LOCK While turning power supply position from OFF (OFF) to OFF (LOCK)
OFF>ACC While turning power supply position from OFF (OFF) to ACC
ON>CRANK While turning power supply position from ON to READY (CRANK)
OFF>SLEEP While turning BCM status from normal mode [Power supply position is OFF (OFF)] to low power consumption mode
LOCK>SLEEP While turning BCM status from normal mode [Power supply position is OFF (LOCK)] to low power consumption mode
LOCK Power supply position is OFF (LOCK)
OFF Power supply position is OFF (OFF)
ACC Power supply position is ACC
ON Power supply position is ON
ENGINE RUN Power supply position is READY (RUN)
CRANKING Power supply position is READY (CRANK)
IGN Counter 0 - 39 The number of times that power switch is turned ON after DTC is detected
  • The number is 0 when a malfunction is detected now.
  • The number increases like 1 → 2 → 3...38 → 39 after returning to the normal condition whenever power switch OFF → ON.
  • The number is fixed to 39 until the self-diagnosis results are erased if it is over 39.
(1) Refer to the following for details of the power supply position.
  • OFF (OFF, LOCK): Power switch OFF
  • ACC: Power switch ACC
  • ON: Power switch ON
  • READY (CRANK): Shifting to vehicle condition READY (Transmitting the READY signal from BCM to VCM)
  • READY (RUN): Vehicle condition READY

Power supply position shifts to "OFF (LOCK)" from "OFF (OFF)", when power switch is in the OFF position, shift position is in the P position, and any of the following conditions are met.
  • Closing door
  • Opening door
  • Door is locked using door request switch
  • Door is locked using Intelligent Key

The power supply position shifts to "ACC" when the power switch (push switch) is pushed at "OFF (LOCK)".