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Hello Citizens of SAU,

After learning that my rear demister/defoggers and door triggered map lights weren't working, I have concluded that the BCM was damaged and required replacing. I initially thought the difficult bit was to source a brand new BCM from Nissan Japan (like-for-like, thanks to amayama.com @ $300 AUD) and that the easy bit was the programming by the bountifulness of Melbourne automotive locksmiths.

I was wrong.

Not many locksmiths knew what I was talking about, and mentioning 9 out of 10 times "CONSULTII/III protocol or tool" gave locksmiths an opportunity on the phone to say "sorry, no can do". Replacing BCM in the V35 is only held in by two top tabular clips and a screw bolt on the bottom - easy as pie. Despite this, Nissan Australia (Hoppers Crossing) did not want to have anything to do with this car. Even when I mentioned that I have a brand new BCM at hand.

I have a 5-digit PIN code (numeric) on a small metal bit that came with my keys when I bought the car. If it helps, my car is a 2003 Nissan Skyline V35 Sedan 250GT-"M"), complete with two factory key fobs. Also attached below is the old BCM currently in my car and the new BCM I have received this week (like-for-like).

Is there anyone in Melbourne competent enough to complete this task?

Cheers,

Michael

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Hey iamhe77, I've taken it to a locksmith option after Nissan Hoppers Crossing said "no". According to this post (I understand it's American), locksmiths can apparently perform this: http://g35driver.com/forums/engine-drivetrain-forced-induction/431773-diy-body-control-module-replacment-bcm.html

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Take it to Ferntree Gully Nissan.

They have no issues at all working on imports (or getting parts in if need be).

Just trying to save you a lot of stuffing around.

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A big thanks to iamhe77! Ferntree Gully Nissan laughed at the Hoppers Crossing dealer for their incompetency. Any how, I managed to book it in for the follwing Thursday morning 2-Jul-15. Props again to iamhe77 and Sash from FTG Nissan!

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Just an update: the BCM has been successfully been replaced and programmed within 30 minutes of waiting at FTG Nissan. $100.00 all up for the ordeal. A big thanks to Sash from FTG Nissan!

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It's only a BCM reprogram, they didn't rebuild your engine in an afternoon. :P

So did the new BCM fix the map lights and demister? I have another theory which would be more likely if the fault comes back...

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Hey Scott - Yeah the new BCM fixed everything that was wrong - fixed the map lights and rear window demister too :)

I purchased the car as-is, maybe the previous owner had no idea what was wrong.

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I suspect the BCM was damaged due to low voltage, probably from the battery compartment filling with water. Good idea to drop the rubber bung that gets blocked under the battery, it's a very common problem and will cause many other issues when it rains.

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