EXL-24
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT performs the following functions via CAN communication with IPDM E/R.
ECU IDENTIFICATION
The IPDM E/R part number is displayed.
SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
Refer to PCS-20, "DTC Index".
DATA MONITOR
Direct Diagnostic Mode Description
Ecu Identification The IPDM E/R part number is displayed.
Self Diagnostic Result The IPDM E/R self diagnostic results are displayed.
Data Monitor The IPDM E/R input/output data is displayed in real time.
Active Test The IPDM E/R activates outputs to test components.
CAN Diag Support Mntr The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication is displayed.
Monitor Item [Unit] Main
Signals Description
MOTOR FAN REQ [%] ×Indicates cooling fan speed signal received from ECM on CAN communication
line
AC COMP REQ [On/Off] ×Indicates A/C compressor request signal received from ECM on CAN commu-
nication line
TAIL&CLR REQ [On/Off] ×Indicates position light request signal received from BCM on CAN communica-
tion line
HL LO REQ [On/Off] ×Indicates low beam request signal received from BCM on CAN communication
line
HL HI REQ [On/Off] ×Indicates high beam request signal received from BCM on CAN communication
line
FR FOG REQ [On/Off] ×Indicates front fog light request signal received from BCM on CAN communica-
tion line
FR WIP REQ [Stop/1LOW/Low/Hi] ×Indicates front wiper request signal received from BCM on CAN communication
line
WIP AUTO STOP [STOP P/ACT P] ×Indicates condition of front wiper auto stop signal
WIP PROT [Off/BLOCK] ×Indicates condition of front wiper fail-safe operation
IGN RLY1 -REQ [On/Off] Indicates ignition switch ON signal received from BCM on CAN communication
line
IGN RLY [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of ignition relay
PUSH SW [On/Off] Indicates condition of push-button ignition switch
INTER/NP SW [On/Off] Indicates condition of CVT shift position
ST RLY CONT [On/Off] Indicates starter relay status signal received from BCM on CAN communication
line
IHBT RLY -REQ [On/Off] Indicates starter control relay signal received from BCM on CAN communication
line
ST/INHI RLY [Off/ ST /INHI] Indicates condition of starter relay and starter control relay
DETENT SW [On/Off] Indicates condition of CVT shift selector (park position switch)
DTRL REQ [Off] Indicates daytime light request signal received from BCM on CAN communica-
tion line
HOOD SW [On/Off] Indicates condition of hood switch
THFT HRN REQ [On/Off] Indicates theft warning horn request signal received from BCM on CAN commu-
nication line
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POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
1. CHECK FUSIBLE LINKS
Check that the following fusible links are not blown.
Is the fusible link blown?
YES >> Replace the blown fusible link after repairing the affected circuit.
NO >> GO TO 2
2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connectors E16 and E17.
2. Check voltage between IPDM E/R connectors and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Repair or replace harness or connectors.
3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connectors E18 and E63.
2. Check continuity between IPDM E/R connectors and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Repair or replace harness or connectors.
Terminal No. Signal name Fusible link No.
1 Fusible link main E (80A)
2 Fusible link IPDM E/R A (250A), C (80A)
3 Fusible link ignition switch A (250A), B (100A), M (40A)
IPDM E/R GroundVo l ta g e
(Approx.)
Connector Terminal
E16 1
—Batteryvoltage
2
E17 3
IPDM E/R Ground Continuity
Connector Terminal
E18 7 —Yes
E63 41
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HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUITEXL-91
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HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463577
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution modul e engine room) controls the headlamp high relay based on
inputs from the BCM over the CAN communication li nes. When the headlamp high relay is energized, power
flows through fuses 34 and 35, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flows to the front combination lamps to
the headlamp high beam.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000009463578
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT
1. Start IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-8, "Diagnosis Description"
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2. Check that the headlamp switches to the high beam. NOTE:
HI/LO is repeated 1 second each when using the IPDM E/R auto active test.
CONSULT
1. Select EXTERNAL LAMP of IP DM E/R active test item.
2. While operating the test items, check t hat the headlamp switches to the high beam.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Headlamp (HI) circuit is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-91, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009463579
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to EXL-27, "Wiring Diagram - Halogen" or EXL-33, "Wiring Dia-
gram - Xenon".
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) FUSES
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not blown.
Is the fuse blown?
YES >> Replace the fuse after repairing the affected circuit.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) OUTPUT VOLTAGE
CONSULT ACTIVE TEST
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front combination lamp harness connector E213 or E222 in question.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Select EXTERNAL LAMP of IP DM E/R active test item.
5. With EXTERNAL LAMP ON, check the voltage between the combination lamp connector and ground.
HI : Headlamp switches to the high beam.
OFF : Headlamp OFF
Unit Location Fuse No. Capacity
Headlamp HI (LH) IPDM E/R 35 10A
Headlamp HI (RH) IPDM E/R 34 10A
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HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector E200.
3. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness c onnector E200 and the front combination lamp harness
connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-32, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connector.
4.CHECK FRONT COMBINATION LAMP (HI) GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between the front combination lamp harness connector terminal 4 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspect the headlamp bulb.
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connector.
(+) (− )Voltage
Connector Terminal
RH E222 3 Ground Battery voltage
LH E213
IPDM E/R Front combination lamp Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
RH E200 80 E222
3Yes
LH 81 E213
Connector Terminal — Continuity
RH E222 4GroundYes
LH E213
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HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUITEXL-93
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HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT
HEADLAMP (HALOGEN)
HEADLAMP (HALOGEN) : DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463580
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution modul e engine room) controls the headlamp low relay based on
inputs from the BCM over the CAN communication li nes. When the headlamp low relay is energized, power
flows through fuses 36 and 37, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flows to the front combination lamps to
the headlamp low beam.
HEADLAMP (HALOGEN) : Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000009463581
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT
1. Start IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-8, "Diagnosis Description"
.
2. Check that the headlamp is turned ON.
NOTE:
HI/LO is repeated 1 second each when using the IPDM E/R auto active test.
CONSULT
1. Select EXTERNAL LAMP of IP DM E/R active test item.
2. While operating the test items, check that the headlamp is turned ON.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Headlamp (LO) is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-93, "HEADLAMP (HALOGEN) : Diagnosis Procedure"
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HEADLAMP (HALOGEN) : Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009463582
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to EXL-27, "Wiring Diagram - Halogen".
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) FUSES
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not blown.
Is the fuse blown?
YES >> Replace the fuse after repairing the affected circuit.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) OUTPUT VOLTAGE
CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front combination lamp harness connector E212 or E223 in question.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Select EXTERNAL LAMP of IP DM E/R active test item.
5. With EXTERNAL LAMP ON, check the voltage betw een the combination lamp connector E212 or E223
terminal 1 and ground. LO : Headlamp ON
OFF : Headlamp OFF
Unit Location Fuse No. Capacity
Headlamp LO (RH) IPDM E/R 36 15A
Headlamp LO (L H) IPDM E/R 37 15A
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HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector E200.
3. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness c onnector E200 and the front combination lamp harness
connector E223 or E212.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-32, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connector.
4.CHECK FRONT COMBINATION LAMP (LO) GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between the front combination la mp harness connector E223 or E212 terminal 2 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspect the headlamp bulb.
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connector.
HEADLAMP (XENON)
HEADLAMP (XENON) : DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463583
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution modul e engine room) controls the headlamp low relay based on
inputs from the BCM over the CAN communication li nes. When the headlamp low relay is energized, power
flows through fuses 36 and 37, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flows to the front combination lamps to
the headlamp low beam.
HEADLAMP (XENON) : Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000009463584
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT
1. Start IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-8, "Diagnosis Description"
.
2. Check that the headlamp is turned ON. NOTE:
HI/LO is repeated 1 second each when usi ng the IPDM E/R auto active test.
CONSULT
1. Select EXTERNAL LAMP of IP DM E/R active test item.
2. While operating the test items, c heck that the headlamp is turned ON.
(+)
(− )Voltage
Connector Terminal
RH E223 1 Ground Battery voltage
LH E212
IPDM E/R Front combination lamp Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
RH E20075 E223
1Yes
LH 76 E212
Connector Terminal — Continuity
RH E223 2GroundYes
LH E212
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HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUITEXL-95
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Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Headlamp (LO) is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-95, "HEADLAMP (XEN ON) : Diagnosis Procedure"
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HEADLAMP (XENON) : Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009463585
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to EXL-33, "Wiring Diagram - Xenon".
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) FUSES
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not blown.
Is the fuse blown?
YES >> Replace the fuse after repairing the affected circuit.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) OUTPUT VOLTAGE
CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front combination lamp harness connector E232 or E243 in question.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Select EXTERNAL LAMP of IP DM E/R active test item.
5. With EXTERNAL LAMP ON, check the voltage betw een the combination lamp connector E243 or E232
terminal 1 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector E200.
3. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness c onnector E200 and the front combination lamp harness
connector E243 or E232.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-32, "Removal and Installation".
LO : Headlamp ON
OFF : Headlamp OFF
Unit Location Fuse No. Capacity
Headlamp LO (RH) IPDM E/R 36 15A
Headlamp LO (L H) IPDM E/R 37 15A
(+)
(− )Voltage
Connector Terminal
RH E243 1 Ground Battery voltage
LH E232
IPDM E/R Front combination lamp Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
RH E20075 E243
1Yes
LH 76 E232
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DAYTIME LIGHT RELAY CIRCUIT
DAYTIME LIGHT RELAY CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463588
The BCM sends a daytime light request to the IPDM E/R via the CAN communication lines. The power flows
through fuse 43 located in IPDM E/R to the daytime li ght relay coil. When the IPDM E/R operates the daytime
light relay, power is sent to the daytime lamps.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009463589
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to EXL-39, "Wiring Diagram".
1.CHECK DAYTIME LIGHT RELAY VOLTAGE SUPPLY
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the daytime light relay.
3. Check the voltage between the daytime light relay harness connector E228 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK DAYTIME LIGHT RELAY CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E18.
3. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness c onnector E18 and the daytime light relay harness con-
nector E228.
4. Check continuity between the IP DM E/R harness connector E18 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-32, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connector.
3.CHECK DAYTIME LIGHT RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness connector E201 and the daytime light relay harness
connector E228.
Daytime light relay (− )Voltage
Connector Terminal
E228 2
Ground Battery voltage
5
Daytime light relay IPDM E/R Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E228 2
E18 14 Ye s
5
Connector Terminal — Continuity
E18 14 Ground No
Daytime light relay IPDM E/R Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E228 1 E201 85 Yes
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