2007 INFINITI FX35 BCM

LT-186
ILLUMINATION
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ILLUMINATIONPFP:27545
System DescriptionNKS002Z2
Control of illumination lamps operation is dependent upon position of lighting switch (combination switch).
When lighting switch is placed in the 1ST or 2ND position (or if auto light system is activated), BCM (body con-
trol module) receives input signal requesting illumination lamps to illuminate. This input signal is communi-
cated to IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) through the CAN communication. The
CPU (central processing unit) located in the IPDM E/R controls tail lamp relay coil. This relay, when energized,
directs power to illumination lamps, which then illuminate.
Power is supplied at all times

through 10A fuse (No. 71, located in IPDM E/R)

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

to CPU located in IPDM E/R.
Power is also supplied at all times

through 50A fusible link (letter M, located in fuse, fusible link and relay box)

to BCM terminal 55,

through 15A fuse [No. 22 located in fuse block (J/B)]

to BCM terminal 42,

through 15A fuse (No. 78, located in IPDM E/R)

to CPU located in IPDM E/R,

through 10A fuse [No. 19 located in fuse block (J/B)]

to unified meter and A/C amp. terminal 21 and

to combination meter terminal 8.
With ignition switch in ON or START position, power is supplied

to ignition relay, located in IPDM E/R, from battery direct,

through 15A fuse [No. 1 located in fuse block (J/B)]

to BCM terminal 38,

through 10A fuse [No. 12, located in fuse block (J/B)]

to unified meter and A/C amp. terminal 22 and

to combination meter terminal 7.
With ignition switch in ACC or ON position, power is supplied

through 10A fuse [No. 6, located in fuse block (J/B)]

to combination meter terminal 4 and

to BCM terminal 11.
Ground is supplied

to BCM terminals 49 and 52

to unified meter and A/C amp. terminals 29 and 30, and

to combination meter terminals 5, 6, and 15

through grounds M35, M45, and M85,

to IPDM E/R terminals 38 and 60

through grounds E21, E50, and E51.
ILLUMINATION OPERATION BY LIGHTING SWITCH
With lighting switch in the 1ST or 2ND position (or if auto light system is activated), BCM receives input signal
requesting illumination lamps to illuminate. This input signal is communicated to IPDM E/R through the CAN
communication. The CPU located in the IPDM E/R controls tail lamp relay coil, which, when energized, directs
power

through IPDM E/R terminal 22

to glove box lamp terminal 1

to A/T device (illumination) terminal 11

to snow mode switch (illumination) terminal 5

to VDC off switch (illumination) terminal 3

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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
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System DescriptionNKS003GB

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 relay via IPDM E/R control cir-
cuit.

IPDM E/R-integrated control circuit performs ON-OFF operation of relay, CAN communication control, oil
pressure switch signal, and hood switch signal reception, etc.

It controls operation of each electrical part 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
IPDM E/R receives a request signal from each control unit with CAN communication. It controls each system.
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 maximum amount of information with minimum wiring. Each control unit can
transmit and receive data, and reads necessary information only.
Fail- Safe Control

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

Operation of control parts by IPDM E/R during fail-safe mode is as follows:
Control system Transmit control unit Control part
Lamp control BCM

Headlamps (HI, LO)

Front fog lamps

Parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps
Wiper control BCM Front wipers
Rear window defogger control BCM Rear window defogger
A/C compressor control ECM A/C compressor (magnet clutch)
Cooling fan control ECM Cooling fan
Horn control BCM Horn
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.
Parking, license plate side marker and
tail lamps

With the ignition switch ON, the parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps is ON.

With the ignition switch OFF, the parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps is 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
A/C compressor A/C compressor OFF
Front fog lamps Front fog lamp relay OFF

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IPDM E/R STATUS CONTROL
In order to save power, IPDM E/R switches status by itself 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 3 seconds have elapsed after CAN communi-
cation with other control units is stopped, mode switches to sleep status.
3. Sleep status

IPDM E/R operates in low power mode.

CAN communication is stopped.

When a change in CAN communication line is detected, mode switches to CAN communication status.

When a change hood switch or ignition switch signal is detected, mode switches to CAN communica-
tion status.
CAN Communication System DescriptionNKS003GC
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Modern
vehicles are equipped with many electronic control units and each control unit shares information and links
with other control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are con-
nected with 2 communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission
with less wiring. Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
CAN Communication UnitNKS003GD
Refer to LAN-49, "CAN System Specification Chart" .
Function of Detecting Ignition Relay MalfunctionNKS003GE

When contact point of integrated ignition relay is stuck and cannot be turned OFF, IPDM E/R turns ON
parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps for 10 minutes to indicate ignition relay malfunction.

When a state of ignition relay having built-in does not agree with a state of ignition switch signal input by a
CAN communication from BCM, IPDM E/R lets tail lamp relay operate.
NOTE:
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the tail lamps are OFF. Ignition switch signal Ignition relay status Tail lamp relay
ON ON —
OFF OFF — ON OFF —
OFF ON ON (10 minutes)

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CONSULT-II Function (IPDM E/R)NKS003GF
CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test mode shown following.
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Refer to GI-38, "CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication.
SELF-DIAG RESULTS
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Check display content in self-diagnostic results.
Display Item List
NOTE:
The details for display of the period are as follows:

CRNT: Error currently detected with IPDM E/R.

PAST: Error detected in the past and memorized with IPDM E/R.
DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “DATA MONITOR” on “SELECT MONITOR ITEM ” screen.
2. Touch “ALL SIGNALS”, “MAIN SIGNALS” or “SELECTION FROM MENU” on the “DATA MONITOR” screen.
3. Touch the required monitoring item on “SELECTION FROM MENU”. In “ALL SIGNALS”, all items are monitored. In “MAIN SIGNALS”, predetermined items are monitored.
4. Touch “START”.
5. Touch “RECORD” while monitoring to record the status of the item being monitored. To stop recording, touch “STOP”.
Inspection Item, Diagnosis Mode Description
SELF-DIAG RESULTS The IPDM E/R performs diagnosis of the CAN communication and self-diagnosis.
DATA MONITOR The input/output data of the IPDM E/R is displayed in real time.
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.
ACTIVE TEST The IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to electronic components to check their operation.
Display Items CONSULT-II
display code Malfunction detecting condition TIME
Possible causes
CRNT PAST
NO DTC IS
DETECTED.FURTHER
TESTING MAY BE
REQUIRED. —————
CAN COMM CIRCUIT U1000

If CAN communication reception/transmission
data has a malfunction, or if any of the control
units malfunction, data reception/transmission
cannot be confirmed.

When the data in CAN communication is not
received before the specified time ××
Any of or several items
below have errors.

TRANSMIT DIAG

ECM

BCM/SEC
ALL SIGNALS All items will be monitored.
MAIN SIGNALS Monitor the predetermined item.
SELECTION FROM MENU Select any item for monitoring.

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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 at ACC, the display may not be cor -
rect.

*1: The vehicle without the Intelligent Key system displays only ON without change.

*2:The cornering lamp item is displayed, but it cannot be monitored.
ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “ACTIVE TEST” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Touch item to be tested.
3. Touch “START”, and confirm its operation.
4. Touch “OFF” while testing to stop the operation.
Item name CONSULT-II
screen display Display or unit SELECT MONITOR ITEM
Description
ALL
SIG-
NALS MAIN
SIG-
NALS SELECTION
FROM
MENU
Motor fan request MOTOR FAN REQ 1/2/3/4 ×× ×Signal status input from ECM
Compressor request AC COMP REQ ON/OFF ×× ×Signal status input from ECM
Tail & clear request TAIL&CLR REQ ON/OFF ×× ×Signal status input from BCM
H/L LO request HL LO REQ ON/OFF ×× ×Signal status input from BCM
H/L HI request HL HI REQ ON/OFF ×× ×Signal status input from BCM
FR fog request FR FOG REQ ON/OFF ×× ×Signal status input from BCM
FR wiper request FR WIP REQ STOP/LO/HI ×× ×Signal status input from BCM
Wiper auto stop WIP AUTO STOP ACT P/STOP P ×× ×Output status of IPDM E/R
Wiper protection WIP PROT OFF/BLOCK ×× ×Control status of IPDM E/R
Starter request ST RLY REQ
*1ON/OFF ×× Status of input signal
Ignition relay status IGN RLY ON/OFF ×× × Ignition relay status monitored
with IPDM E/R
Rear window defog-
ger request RR DEF REQ ON/OFF
×× ×Signal status input from BCM
Oil pressure switch OIL P SW OPEN/CLOSE ××Signal status input in IPDM E/R
Hood switch HOOD SW ON/OFF ××Input signal status
Theft warning horn
request THFT HRN REQ ON/OFF
××Signal status input from BCM
Horn chirp HORN CHIRP ON/OFF ××Output status of IPDM E/R
Cornering lamp
request CRNRNG LMP
REQ
*2OFF/LEFT/
RIGHT ××
Signal status input from BCM
Test item CONSULT-II screen display Description
Tail lamp operation TAIL LAMP With a certain ON-OFF operation, the tail lamp relay can be operated.
Rear window defogger opera-
tion REAR DEFOGGER
With a certain ON-OFF operation, the rear window defogger relay can
be operated.
Front wiper (HI, LO) opera-
tion FRONT WIPER With a certain operation (OFF, HI ON, LO ON), the front wiper relay
(Lo, Hi) can be operated.
Cooling fan operation MOTOR FAN With a certain operation (1, 2, 3, 4), the cooling fan can be operated.
Lamp (HI, LO, FOG) opera-
tion LAMPSWith a certain operation (OFF, HI ON, LO ON, FOG ON), the lamp
relay (Lo, Hi, Fog) can be operated.
Cornering lamp operation CORNERING LAMP
NOTE—
Horn operation HORN With a certain ON-OFF operation, the horn relay can be operated.

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INSPECTION IN AUTO ACTIVE TEST MODE
When auto active test mode is actuated, the following eight steps are repeated three times.
NOTE:
Turns ON-OFF the solenoid to switch Hi/Lo. In this case, the bulb does not illuminate.
Concept of Auto Active Test

IPDM E/R actuates auto active test mode when it receives door switch signal from BCM via CAN commu-
nication line. Therefore, when auto active test mode is activated successfully, CAN communication
between IPDM E/R and BCM is normal.

If any of systems controlled by IPDM E/R cannot be operated, possible cause can be easily diagnosed
using auto active test.
Diagnosis chart in auto active test mode
PKIB6583E
Symptom Inspection contents Possible cause
Any of front wipers, tail
and parking lamps, front
fog lamps, and head
lamps (Hi, Lo) do not
operate. Perform auto active
test. Does system in
question operate? YES

BCM signal input system malfunction
NO

Lamp/wiper motor malfunction

Lamp/wiper motor ground circuit malfunction

Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and system in ques-
tion

IPDM E/R (integrated relay) malfunction
Rear window defogger
does not operate. Perform auto active
test. Does rear win-
dow defogger oper-
ate? YES

BCM signal input circuit malfunction
NO

Rear window defogger relay malfunction

Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and rear window
defogger relay.

Open circuit of rear window defogger

IPDM E/R malfunction
A/C compressor does
not operate. Perform auto active
test. Does magnetic
clutch operate? YES

BCM signal input circuit malfunction

CAN communication signal between BCM and ECM.

CAN communication signal between ECM and IPDM E/R
NO

Magnetic clutch malfunction

Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and magnetic clutch

IPDM E/R (integrated relay) malfunction
Cooling fan does not
operate. Perform auto active
test. Does cooling
fan operate? YES

ECM signal input circuit

CAN communication signal between ECM and IPDM E/R
NO

Cooling fan motor malfunction

Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and cooling fan motor

IPDM E/R (integrated relay) malfunction

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Oil pressure warning
lamp does not operate. Perform auto active
test. Does oil pres-
sure warning lamp
blink? YES

Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and oil pressure
switch

Oil pressure switch malfunction

IPDM E/R malfunction
NO

CAN communication signal between BCM and unified meter and A/C amp.

Combination meter
Symptom Inspection contents Possible cause

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Inspection With CONSULT-II (Self-Diagnosis)NKS003GK
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication.
1. CHECK SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
1. Connect CONSULT-II and select “IPDM E/R” on the “SELECT SYSTEM” screen.
2. Select “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” on the “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
3. Check display content in self diagnostic results.
NOTE:
The details for display of the period are as follows:

CRNT: Error currently detected with IPDM E/R.

PAST: Error detected in the past and memorized with IPDM E/R.
Contents displayed
NO DTC IS DETECTED.FURTHER TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED.>> INSPECTION END
CAN COMM CIRCUIT>> Refer to LAN-49, "
CAN System Specification Chart" .
CONSULT-II display CONSULT-II
display code TIME
Details of diagnosis result
CRNT PAST
NO DTC IS DETECTED.
FURTHER TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED. — — — No malfunction
CAN COMM CIRCUIT U1000 ×× Any of or several items below have errors.

TRANSMIT DIAG

ECM

BCM/SEC