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Component Parts and Harness Connector LocationEKS00BBI
System DescriptionEKS00BBJ
Control of the illumination lamps operation is dependent upon the position of the lighting switch (combination
switch). When the lighting switch is placed in the 1ST or 2ND position (or if the auto light system is activated)
the BCM (body control module) receives input signal requesting the illumination lamps to illuminate. This input
signal is communicated to the IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) across the CAN
communication lines. The CPU (central processing unit) of the IPDM E/R controls the tail lamp relay coil. This
relay, when energized, directs power to the illumination lamps, which then illuminate.
Power is supplied at all times

to ignition relay, located in the IPDM E/R, and

to tail lamp relay, located in the IPDM E/R, and

through 50A fusible link (letter f , located in the fuse and fusible link box)

to BCM terminal 70, and

through 20A fuse (No. 53, located in the IPDM E/R)

to CPU of the IPDM E/R, and

through 10A fuse [No.19, located in fuse block (J/B)]
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to combination meter terminal 8
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied

to ignition relay, located in the IPDM E/R, and

through 10A fuse (No. 59, located in the fuse and relay box)

to BCM terminal 38, and

through 10A fuse [No. 14, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

to combination meter terminal 24.
Ground is supplied

to BCM terminal 67 and

to combination meter terminal 17

through grounds M57, M61 and M79, and

to IPDM E/R terminals 38 and 59

through grounds E9, E15 and E24.
ILLUMINATION OPERATION BY LIGHTING SWITCH
With the lighting switch in the 1ST or 2ND position (or if the auto light system is activated), the BCM receives
input signal requesting the illumination lamps to illuminate. This input signal is communicated to the IPDM E/R
across the CAN communication lines. The CPU of the IPDM E/R controls the tail lamp relay coil, which, when
energized, directs power

through 10A fuse (No. 36, located in the IPDM E/R)

through IPDM E/R terminal 49

to illumination control switch terminal 1

to power liftgate switch terminal 3

to front room/map lamp assembly (console box illumination) terminal 7

to hazard switch terminal 3

to rear sonar system OFF switch terminal 3

to glove box lamp terminal 1

to display control unit terminal 14

to 4WD shift switch terminal 7 (with 4-wheel drive)

to front air control terminal 23

to rear power vent window switch terminal 5

to DVD player terminal 12 (with DVD entertainment system)

to NAVI control unit terminal 61

to pedal adjusting switch terminal 5

to electric brake (pre-wiring) terminal 4 (with trailer tow)

to front and rear heated seat switch LH and RH terminal 5

to A/T device terminal 11

to VDC OFF switch terminal 3

to tow mode switch terminal 3

to headlamp aiming switch terminal 3

to clock terminal 3, and

through 10A fuse (No. 37, located in the IPDM E/R)

through IPDM E/R terminal 57

to AV switch terminal 3

to audio unit terminal 8

to rear air control terminal 1 and

to rear audio remote control unit terminal 6.
Illumination is controlled

through illumination control switch terminal 2

to power liftgate switch terminal 4

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PRECAUTIONS .....................................................
..... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT ................. ..... 4
Schematic ........................................................... ..... 4
Wiring Diagram — POWER — ................................. 6 BATTERY POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION SW.
IN ANY POSITION ................................................ 6
ACCESSORY POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION
SW. IN ACC OR ON ............................................. 11
IGNITION POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION SW.
IN ON ............................................................... ... 12
IGNITION POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION SW.
IN ON AND/OR START .................................... ... 13
Fuse .................................................................... ... 17
Fusible Link ......................................................... ... 17
Circuit Breaker (Built Into BCM) .......................... ... 17
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION
MODULE ENGINE ROOM) ................................... ... 18
System Description ............................................. ... 18
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY IPDM E/R ........ ... 18
CAN COMMUNICATION LINE CONTROL ...... ... 18
IPDM E/R STATUS CONTROL ........................ ... 19
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 19
Function of Detecting Ignition Relay Malfunction ... 19
CONSULT-II Function IPDM E/R ......................... ... 20
CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION ................... ... 20
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS ....................... ... 21
DATA MONITOR .............................................. ... 21
ACTIVE TEST .................................................. ... 23
Auto Active Test .................................................. ... 24
DESCRIPTION ................................................. ... 24
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................ ... 24
INSPECTION IN AUTO ACTIVE TEST MODE ... 24
Schematic ........................................................... ... 26
IPDM E/R Terminal Arrangement ........................ ... 27
IPDM E/R Power/Ground Circuit Inspection ....... ... 28Inspection with CONSULT-II (Self-Diagnosis) .....
... 29
Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R ................ ... 30
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 30
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 30
GROUND CIRCUIT ................................................ ... 31
Ground Distribution ................................................. 31 MAIN HARNESS ................................................. 31
ENGINE ROOM HARNESS ............................. ... 34
ENGINE CONTROL HARNESS ....................... ... 37
BODY HARNESS ............................................. ... 38
BODY NO. 2 HARNESS .................................. ... 39
BACK DOOR NO. 2 RH HARNESS ................. ... 40
HARNESS .............................................................. ... 41
Harness Layout ...................................................... 41 HOW TO READ HARNESS LAYOUT .............. ... 41
OUTLINE .......................................................... ... 42
MAIN HARNESS ................................................. 43
ENGINE ROOM HARNESS (LH VIEW) ........... ... 45
ENGINE ROOM HARNESS (RH VIEW) .......... ... 48
ENGINE CONTROL HARNESS ....................... ... 50
CHASSIS HARNESS ....................................... ... 52
BODY HARNESS ............................................. ... 54
BODY NO. 2 HARNESS .................................. ... 56
ROOM LAMP HARNESS ................................. ... 58
FRONT DOOR LH HARNESS ......................... ... 59
FRONT DOOR RH HARNESS ......................... ... 59
REAR DOOR LH HARNESS ............................ ... 60
REAR DOOR RH HARNESS ........................... ... 60
BACK DOOR HARNESS ................................. ... 61
Wiring Diagram Codes (Cell Codes) ................... ... 62
ELECTRICAL UNITS LOCATION ......................... ... 65
Electrical Units Location ...................................... ... 65
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ............................... ... 65
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ...................... ... 66
HARNESS CONNECTOR ...................................... ... 68
Description ........................................................... ... 68
HARNESS CONNECTOR (TAB-LOCKING
TYPE) ............................................................... ... 68
HARNESS CONNECTOR (SLIDE-LOCKING

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TYPE) ...............................................................
... 69
HARNESS CONNECTOR (DIRECT-CONNECT
SRS COMPONENT TYPE) .............................. ... 70
ELECTRICAL UNITS ............................................. ... 71
Terminal Arrangement ......................................... ... 71
STANDARDIZED RELAY ....................................... ... 72
Description ........................................................... ... 72
NORMAL OPEN, NORMAL CLOSED AND
MIXED TYPE RELAYS ..................................... ... 72
TYPE OF STANDARDIZED RELAYS ............... ... 72SUPER MULTIPLE JUNCTION (SMJ) ...................
... 74
Terminal Arrangement .......................................... ... 74
FUSE BLOCK-JUNCTION BOX (J/B) ................... ... 76
Terminal Arrangement .......................................... ... 76
FUSE AND FUSIBLE LINK BOX ........................... ... 77
Terminal Arrangement .......................................... ... 77
FUSE AND RELAY BOX ........................................ ... 78
Terminal Arrangement .......................................... ... 78

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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
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System DescriptionEKS00BN2

IPDM E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engine Room) integrates the relay box and fuse block
which were originally placed in engine compartment. It controls integrated relays via IPDM E/R control cir-
cuits.

IPDM E/R-integrated control circuits perform ON-OFF operation of relays, CAN communication control,
etc.

It controls operation of each electrical component via ECM, BCM and CAN communication lines.
CAUTION:
None of the IPDM E/R integrated relays can be removed.
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY IPDM E/R
1. Lamp control Using CAN communication lines, it receives signals from the BCM and controls the following lamps:

Headlamps (Hi, Lo)

Parking lamps

Tail and license lamps

Front fog lamps
2. Wiper control Using CAN communication lines, it receives signals from the BCM and controls the front wipers.
3. Rear window defogger relay control Using CAN communication lines, it receives signals from the BCM and controls the rear window defogger
relay.
4. A/C compressor control Using CAN communication lines, it receives signals from the ECM and controls the A/C compressor
(magnetic clutch).
5. Starter control Using CAN communication lines, it receives signals from the BCM and controls the starter relay.
6. Cooling fan control Using CAN communication lines, it receives signals from the ECM and controls the cooling fan relays.
7. Horn control Using CAN communication lines, it receives signals from the BCM and controls the horn relay.
CAN COMMUNICATION LINE CONTROL
With CAN communication, by connecting each control unit using two communication lines (CAN L-line, CAN
H-line), it is possible to transmit a maximum amount of information with minimum wiring. Each control unit can
transmit and receive data, and reads necessary information only.
1. Fail-safe control

When CAN communication with other control units is impossible, IPDM E/R performs fail-safe control.
After CAN communication returns to normal operation, it also returns to normal control.

Operation of control parts by IPDM E/R during fail-safe mode is as follows:
Controlled system Fail-safe mode
Headlamp

With the ignition switch ON, the headlamp (low) is ON.

With the ignition switch OFF, the headlamp (low) is OFF.
Tail and parking lamps

With the ignition switch ON, the tail and parking lamps are ON.

With the ignition switch OFF, the tail and parking lamps are OFF.
Cooling fan

With the ignition switch ON, the cooling fan HI operates.

With the ignition switch OFF, the cooling fan stops.
Front wiper Until the ignition switch is turned off, the front wiper LO and HI remains in the same status it
was in just before fail
−safe control was initiated.
Rear window defogger Rear window defogger relay OFF

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IPDM E/R STATUS CONTROL
In order to save power, IPDM E/R switches status automatically based on each operating condition.
1. CAN communication status

CAN communication is normally performed with other control units.

Individual unit control by IPDM E/R is normally performed.

When sleep request signal is received from BCM, mode is switched to sleep waiting status.
2. Sleep waiting status

Process to stop CAN communication is activated.

All systems controlled by IPDM E/R are stopped. When 1 second has elapsed after CAN communica-
tion with other control units is stopped, mode switches to sleep status.
3. Sleep status

IPDM E/R operates in low current-consumption mode.

CAN communication is stopped.

When a change in CAN communication signal is detected, mode switches to CAN communication sta-
tus.

When a change in ignition switch signal is detected, mode switches to CAN communication status.
CAN Communication System DescriptionEKS00BN3
Refer to LAN-26, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .
Function of Detecting Ignition Relay MalfunctionEKS00BN4

When the integrated ignition relay is stuck in a "closed contact" position and cannot be turned OFF, IPDM
E/R turns ON tail and parking lamps for 10 minutes to indicate IPDM E/R malfunction.

When the state of the integrated ignition relay does not agree with the state of the ignition switch signal
received via CAN communication, the IPDM E/R activates the tail lamp relay.
NOTE:
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the tail lamps are OFF.
A/C compressor A/C compressor OFF
Front fog lamps Front fog lamp relay OFF
Controlled system
Fail-safe mode
Ignition switch signalIgnition relay status Tail lamp relay
ON ON —
OFF OFF —
ON OFF —
OFF ON ON (10 minutes)

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All Signals, Main Signals, Selection From Menu
NOTE:

Perform monitoring of IPDM E/R data with the ignition switch ON. When the ignition switch is in ACC posi-
tion, display may not be correct.

(*1) This item is displayed, but does not function.
ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “ACTIVE TEST” on “SELECT DIAG-MODE ” screen.
2. Touch item to be tested, and check operation.
3. Touch “START”.
4. Touch "STOP" while testing to stop the operation.
Item name CONSULT-II
screen display Display or unit Monitor item selection
Description
ALL
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU
Motor fan request MOTOR FAN
REQ
1/2/3/4
X X X Signal status input from ECM
Compressor
request AC COMP REQ ON/OFF
X XX Signal status input from ECM
Parking, license,
and tail lamp
request TAIL & CLR REQ ON/OFF
X XX Signal status input from BCM
Headlamp low
beam request HL LO REQ ON/OFF
X XX Signal status input from BCM
Headlamp high
beam request HL HI REQ ON/OFF
X XX Signal status input from BCM
Front fog request FR FOG REQ ON/OFF X XX Signal status input from BCM
Front wiper
request FR WIP REQSTOP/1LOW/
LOW/HI
X X
X Signal status input from BCM
Wiper auto stop WIP AUTO
STOPACT P/STOP P X X
X Output status of IPDM E/R
Wiper protection WIP PROT OFF/Block X XX Control status of IPDM E/R
Starter request ST RLY REQ ON/OFF XX
Status of input signal
NOTE
Ignition relay
status IGN RLY ON/OFF
X XXIgnition relay status monitored
with IPDM E/R
Rear defogger
request RR DEF REQ ON/OFF
X XX Signal status input from BCM
Oil pressure
switch OIL P SW (*1) OPEN/CLOSE X
XSignal status input from IPDM
E/R
Hood switch HOOD SW OFF XSignal status input from IPDM
E/R
Theft warning
horn request THFT HRN REQ ON/OFF
XX Signal status input from BCM
Horn chirp HORN CHIRP ON/OFF XX Output status of IPDM E/R
Daytime running
lamp request DTRL REQ ON/OFF
XX Signal status input from BCM
Test nameCONSULT-II screen display Description
Rear defogger output REAR DEFOGGER With a certain ON-OFF operation, the rear defogger relay can be oper-
ated.
Front wiper (HI, LO) output FRONT WIPER With a certain operation (OFF, HI ON, LO ON), the front wiper relay
(Lo, Hi) can be operated.
Cooling fan output MOTOR FAN With a certain operation (1, 2, 3, 4), the cooling fan can be operated.

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Auto Active TestEKS00BN6
DESCRIPTION

In auto active test mode, operation inspection can be performed when IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to
the following systems:
–Rear window defogger
–Front wipers
–Tail and parking lamps
–Front fog lamps
–Headlamps (Hi, Lo)
–A/C compressor (magnet clutch)
–Cooling fan
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Close hood and front door RH, and lift wiper arms away from windshield (to prevent glass damage by
wiper operation).
NOTE:
When auto active test is performed with hood opened, sprinkle water on windshield beforehand.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Turn ignition switch ON and, within 20 seconds, press front door switch LH 10 times. Then turn ignition switch OFF.
4. Turn ignition switch ON within 10 seconds after ignition switch OFF.
5. When auto active test mode is actuated, horn chirps once.
6. After a series of operations is repeated three times, auto active test is completed. NOTE:
When auto active test mode has to be cancelled halfway, turn ignition switch OFF.
CAUTION:
Be sure to perform BL-92, "
Door Switch Check" when the auto active test cannot be performed.
INSPECTION IN AUTO ACTIVE TEST MODE

When auto active test mode is actuated, the following seven steps are repeated three times.
Lamp (HI, LO, TAIL, FOG)
output EXTERNAL LAMPS
With a certain operation (OFF, HI ON, LO ON, TAIL ON, FOG ON), the
lamp relay (Low, High, Tail, Fog) can be operated.
Cornering lamp output CORNERING LAMP —
Horn output HORN With a certain ON-OFF operation, the horn relay can be operated.
Test name
CONSULT-II screen display Description
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