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System DiagramINFOID:0000000005146628
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000005146629
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS OPERATION
When the combination switch (lighting and turn signal s witch) is in 1ST position, BCM detects the LIGHTING
SWITCH 1ST POSITION ON. The BCM sends a parking light ON request via the CAN communication lines to
the IPDM E/R. The IPDM E/R then ac tivates the tail lamp relay which sends power to the parking and instru-
ment illumination circuits.
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL
With the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) in the 2nd position and the ignition switch is
turned from ON or ACC to OFF, the battery saver feature is activated.
Under this condition, the headlamps remain illuminated fo r 5 minutes unless the combination switch (lighting
and turn signal switch) position is changed. If the combi nation switch (lighting and turn signal switch) position
is changed, then the headlamps are turned off.
This setting can be changed by CONSULT-III. Refer to BCS-26, "
BATTERY SAVER : CONSULT-III Function
(BCM - BATTERY SAVER)".
Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000005146630
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1. BCM M18, M20 (view with instrument
panel removed) 2. IPDM E/R E122, E124 3. Combination switch (lighting and turn
signal switch) M28
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PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS
Component Description
INFOID:0000000005146631
Part name Description
BCM • Recieves lighting switch requests via BCM combination switch
reading function.
• Sends parking light request signal to the IPDM E/R.
IPDM E/R Activates the tail lamp relay upon request of the BCM.
Combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) Outputs lighting requests to the BCM.
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HEADLAMP
HEADLAMP : CONSULT-III Func tion (BCM - HEAD LAMP)INFOID:0000000005369883
WORK SUPPORT
*: Initial setting
DATA MONITOR
ACTIVE TEST
Work Item Setting item Setting
BATTERY SAVER SET ON* With the exterior lamp battery saver function
OFF Without the exterior lamp battery saver function
CUSTOM A/LIGHT SET-
TING MODE1* Normal
MODE2 More sensitive setting than normal setting (Turns ON earlier than normal operation.)
MODE3 More sensitive setting than MODE 2 (Turns ON earlier than MODE 2.)
MODE4 Less sensitive setting than normal setting (Turns ON later than normal operation.)
ILL DELAY SET MODE1* 45 sec.
Sets delay timer function timer operation time
(All doors closed)
MODE2
Without the func-
tion
MODE3 30 sec.
MODE4 60 sec.
MODE5 90 sec.
MODE6 120 sec.
MODE7 150 sec.
MODE8 180 sec.
Monitor Item [Unit] Description
IGN ON SW [ON/OFF] Ignition switch (ON) status judged from IGN signal (ignition power supply)
ACC ON SW [ON/OFF] Ignition switch (ACC) status judged from ACC signal (accessory power supply)
HI BEAM SW [ON/OFF]
Each switch status that BCM judges from the combination switch reading function
HEAD LAMP SW 1 [ON/OFF]
HEAD LAMP SW 2 [ON/OFF]
LIGHT SW 1ST [ON/OFF]
AUTO LIGHT SW [ON/OFF]
PASSING SW [ON/OFF]
FR FOG SW [ON/OFF]
TURN SIGNAL R [ON/OFF]
TURN SIGNAL L [ON/OFF]
DOOR SW-DR [ON/OFF]
The switch status input from front door switch LH
DOOR SW-AS [ON/OFF] The switch status input from front door switch RH
DOOR SW-RR [ON/OFF] The switch status input from rear door switch RH
DOOR SW-RL [ON/OFF] The switch status input from rear door switch LH
BACK DOOR SW [ON/OFF] The switch status input from back door switch
CARGO LAMP SW [ON/OFF] Cargo lamp status that BCM judges from the vehicle condition
OPTICAL SENSOR [ON/OFF] The value of exterior brightness voltage input from the optical sensor
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
FLASHER
FLASHER : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - FLASHER)INFOID:0000000005369884
DATA MONITOR
ACTIVE TEST
COMB SW
COMB SW : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - COMB SW)INFOID:0000000005369885
DATA MONITOR
Test ItemOperation Description
TA I L L A M P ON
Transmits the position light reques
t signal to IPDM E/R with CAN com-
munication to turn the tail lamp ON.
OFF Stops the tail lamp request signal transmission.
HEAD LAMP HI
Transmits the high beam request signal with CAN communication to turn
the headlamp (HI).
LO Transmits the low beam request signal with CAN communication to turn
the headlamp (LO).
OFF Stops the high & low beam request signal transmission.
FR FOG LAMP ON
Transmits the front fog lights request signal to IPDM E/R with CAN com-
munication to turn the front fog lamp ON.
OFF Stops the front fog lights request signal transmission.
CARGO LAMP ON
Transmits the cargo lamp request signal with CAN communication to
turn the lamp ON.
OFF Stops the cargo lamp request signal transmission.
CORNERING LAMP LH
Transmits the LH cornering lamp request signal with CAN communica-
tion to turn the lamp ON.
RH Transmits the RH cornering lamp request signal with CAN communica-
tion to turn the lamp ON.
OFF Stops the day time running light request signal transmission.
Monitor Item [Unit] Description
IGN ON SW [ON/OFF] Ignition switch (ON) status judged from IGN signal (ignition power supply)
HAZARD SW [ON/OFF] The switch status input from the hazard switch
TURN SIGNAL R [ON/OFF] Each switch condition that BCM judges from the combination switch reading function
TURN SIGNAL L [ON/OFF]
BRAKE SW [ON/OFF] The switch status input from the brake switch
Test ItemOperation Description
FLASHER RH Outputs the voltage to turn the right side turn signal lamps ON.
LH Outputs the voltage to turn the left side turn signal lamps ON.
OFF Stops the voltage to turn the turn signal lamps OFF.
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Monitor Item [Unit] Description
TURN SIGNAL R
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the TURN RH switch in combination switch judged by BCM with the combination switch
reading function
TURN SIGNAL L
[OFF/ON] Displays the status
of the TURN LH switch in co mbination switch judged by BCM with the combination switch
reading function
HI BEAM SW
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the HI BEAM sw
itch in combination switch judged by BCM with the combination switch
reading function
HEAD LAMP SW1
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the HEADLAMP switch in combination switch judged by BCM with the combination
switch reading function
HEAD LAMP SW2
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the HEADLAMP switch in combination switch judged by BCM with the combination
switch reading function
LIGHT SW 1ST
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the HEADLAMP switch in combination switch judged by BCM with the combination
switch reading function
PA S S I N G S W
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the PASSING sw
itch in combination switch judged by BCM with the combination switch
reading function
AUTO LIGHT SW
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the AUTO LIGHT switch in combination switch judged by BCM with the combination
switch reading function
FR FOG SW
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the FR FOG switch in combination switch judged by BCM with the combination switch
reading function
FR WIPER HI
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the FR WIPER HI switch in combination switch judged by BCM with the combination
switch reading function
FR WIPER LOW
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the FR WIPER LOW switch in combination switch judged by BCM with the combination
switch reading function
FR WIPER INT
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the FR WIPER INT switch in combination switch judged by BCM with the combination
switch reading function
FR WASHER SW
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the FR WASHER switch in combination switch judged by BCM with the combination
switch reading function
INT VOLUME
[1 - 7] Displays the status of wiper intermittent dial position judged by BCM with the combination switch reading
function
RR WIPER ON
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the RR WIPER switch in combination switch judged by BCM with the combination
switch reading function
RR WIPER INT
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the RR WIPER INT switch in combination switch judged by BCM with the combination
switch reading function
RR WASHER SW
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the RR WASHER switch in combination switch judged by BCM with the combination
switch reading function
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
Diagnosis DescriptionINFOID:0000000005369886
AUTO ACTIVE TEST
Description
In auto active test mode, the IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to the follo wing systems to check their operation.
• Oil pressure low/coolant pressure high warning indicator
• Oil pressure gauge
• Rear window defogger
• Front wipers
• Tail, license and parking lamps
• Front fog lamps
• Headlamps (Hi, Lo)
• A/C compressor (magnetic clutch)
• Cooling fan
Operation Procedure
1. Close the hood and front door RH, and lift the wiper a rms from the windshield (to prevent windshield dam-
age due to wiper operation).
NOTE:
When auto active test is performed with hood opened, sprinkle water on windshield before hand.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON and, within 20 seconds, press the front door switch LH 10 times. Then turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON within 10 seconds. Af ter that the horn sounds once and the auto active test
starts.
5. After a series of the following operations is repeated 3 times, auto active test is completed.
NOTE:
When auto active test mode has to be cancelled halfway through test, turn ignition switch OFF.
CAUTION:
• If auto active test mode cannot be actuated, check door switch system. Refer to DLK-71, "
Descrip-
tion".
• Do not start the engine.
Inspection in Auto Active Test Mode
When auto active test mode is actuated, the following 7 steps are repeated 3 times.
Operation
sequence Inspection Location
Operation
1 Rear window defogger 10 seconds
2 Front wipers LO for 5 seconds → HI for 5 seconds
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Concept of auto active test
• IPDM E/R starts the auto active test with the door
switch signals transmitted by BCM via CAN communica-
tion. Therefore, the CAN communication line between IPDM E/R and BCM is considered normal if the auto
active test starts successfully.
• The auto active test facilitates troubleshooting if any systems controlled by IPDM E/R cannot be operated.
Diagnosis chart in auto active test mode
3 Tail, license and parking lamps 10 seconds
4 Front fog lamps 10 seconds
5 Headlamps LO for 10 seconds → HI on-off for 5 seconds
6 A/C compressor (magnet clutch) ON ⇔ OFF 5 times
7 Cooling fan 10 seconds
Operation
sequence Inspection Location
Operation
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SymptomInspection contentsPossible cause
Oil pressure low warning indicator does not operate Perform auto active test.
Does the oil pressure low
warning indicator operate?YES
• IPDM E/R signal input cir-
cuit
• ECM signal input circuit
• CAN communication signal
between ECM and combi-
nation meter
NO • CAN communication signal
between IPDM E/R, BCM
and combination meter
Oil pressure gauge does not operate Perform auto active test.
Does the oil pressure gauge
operate?YES IPDM E/R signal input circuit
NO • CAN communication signal
between IPDM E/R, BCM
and combination meter
Rear window defogger does not operate Perform auto active test.
Does the rear window defog-
ger operate?YES BCM signal input circuit
NO • Harness or connector be-
tween A/C and AV switch
assembly and AV control
unit
• CAN communication signal between BCM and IPDM E/
R
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
CONSULT - III Func tion (IPDM E/R)
INFOID:0000000005369887
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT-III performs the following functi ons via CAN communication with IPDM E/R.
SELF DIAGNOSTIC
Refer to PCS-32, "DTCIndex".
DATA MONITOR
Monitor item
Any of the following components do not operate
• Front wipers
•Tail lamps
• License plate lamps
• Parking lamps
•Front fog lamps
• Headlamps (Hi, Lo) Perform auto active test.
Does the applicable system
operate?YES BCM signal input system
NO • Lamp or front wiper motor
malfunction
• Lamp or front wiper motor ground circuit
• Harness or connector be-
tween IPDM E/R and appli-
cable system
• IPDM E/R (integrated relay
malfunction)
A/C compressor does not operate Perform auto active test.
Does the A/C compressor op-
erate?YES
• BCM signal input circuit
• CAN communication signal
between BCM and ECM
• CAN communication signal between ECM and IPDM E/
R
NO • Magnetic clutch malfunction
• Harness or connector be-
tween IPDM E/R and mag-
netic clutch
• IPDM E/R (integrated relay malfunction)
Cooling fan does not operate Perform auto active test.
Does the cooling fan operate?YES
• ECM signal input circuit
• CAN communication signal
between ECM and IPDM E/
R
NO • Cooling fan motor malfunc-
tion
• Harness or connector be- tween IPDM E/R and cool-
ing fan
• IPDM E/R (integrated relay malfunction)
Symptom
Inspection contentsPossible cause
Diagnosis mode Description
Self Diagnostic Result Displays the diagnosis results judged by IPDM E/R.
Data Monitor Displays the real-time input/output data from IPDM E/R input/output data.
Active Test IPDM E/R can provide a drive signal to electronic components to check their operations.
CAN Diag Support Monitor The results of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.
Monitor Item
[Unit] MAIN SIG-
NALS Description
MOTOR FAN REQ
[1/2/3/4] ×
Displays the status of the cooling fan speed request signal received from ECM via
CAN communication.
A/C COMP REQ
[OFF/ON] ×Displays the status of the A/C request signal received from AV control unit via
CAN communication.
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