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SYSTEM
RELAY CONTROL SYSTEM : System Description
INFOID:0000000009461598
IPDM E/R activates the internal cont rol circuit to perform the relay ON-OFF control according to the input sig-
nals from various sensors and the request signals received from control units via CAN communication.
CAUTION:
IPDM E/R integrated relays cannot be removed.
POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Control relay Input/output T ransmit unitControl partReference
page
Front fog lamp relay Front fog lamp request signal BCM (CAN) Front fog lamp EXL-101
Headlamp high relay High beam request signal BCM (CAN) Headlamp highEXL-91
Headlamp low relay Low beam request signal BCM (CAN) Headlamp lowEXL-93
(halogen)
EXL-94
(xe-
non)
Tail lamp relay Position light request signal BCM (CAN) •Parking lamp
• Side marker lamp
• License plate lamp
•Tail lamp EXL-103
• Front wiper relay
• Front wiper high relay Front wiper request signal BCM (CAN)
Front wiperWW-48
Front wiper auto stop signal Front wiper motor
Cooling fan relay-1 Cooling fan request signal ECM Cooling fan EC-499
(QR25DE)
EC-953
(VQ35DE)
A/C relay A/C compressor request signal ECM (CAN) A/C compressor HAC-87
(automatic
air condi-
tioner)
HAC-151
(manual air
conditioner)
Ignition relay-1 Ignition switch ON signal BCM (CAN)
Ignition relay-1PCS-58
Vehicle speed signal Combination meter (CAN)
Push-button ignition switch Push-button ignition switch
Fuel pump relay Fuel pump request signal ECM Fuel pump EC-508
(QR25DE)
EC-965
(VQ35DE)
ECM relay ECM relay cont rol signal ECM ECM relay EC-203
(QR25DE)
EC-709
(VQ35DE)
Throttle contro l motor relay Throttle control
motor relay sig-
nal ECMThrottle control motor re-
lay EC-475
(QR25DE)
EC-933
(VQ35DE)
Starter relay Starter relay control signal BCM Starter motor PCS-12
Starter control relay
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POWER CONSUMPTION CONTRO
L SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009461599
POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461600
OUTLINE
• IPDM E/R incorporates a power consumption control function that reduces the power consumption accord-
ing to the vehicle status.
• IPDM E/R changes its status (control mode) with the sleep wake up signal received from BCM via CAN com-
munication.
Normal mode (wake-up)- CAN communication is normally performed with other control units.
- Individual unit control by IPDM E/R is normally performed.
Low power consumption mode (sleep)- Low power consumption control is active.
- CAN transmission is stopped.
SLEEP MODE ACTIVATION
• IPDM E/R judges that the sleep-ready conditions are fu lfilled when the ignition switch is OFF and none of the
conditions below are present. Then it transmits a sleep-ready signal (ready) to BCM via CAN communica-
tion.
- Front wiper fail-safe operation
- Outputting signals to actuators
- Switches or relays operating
- Auto active test is starting
- Emergency OFF
- Output requests are being received from control units via CAN communication.
• IPDM E/R stops CAN communication and enters the low power consumption mode when it receives a sleep
wake up signal (sleep) from BCM and the sleep-ready conditions are fulfilled.
WAKE-UP OPERATION
• IPDM E/R changes from the low power consumption mode to the normal mode when it receives a sleep
wake-up signal (wake up) from BCM or any of the followi ng conditions is fulfilled. In addition, it transmits a
sleep-ready signal (not-ready) to BCM via CAN communication to report the CAN communication start.
- Ignition switch ON
- An output request is received from a control unit via CAN communication.
IGNITION BATTERY SAVER LOGIC
If the ignition is ON for 30 minutes with the engine OFF, the IPDM E/R and BCM turn OFF to save the battery.
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
Diagnosis DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461601
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.
• Front wiper (LO, HI)
• Front fog lamps
• Parking lamps
• Side marker lamps
• Tail lamps
• License plate lamps
• Daytime running lamps
• Headlamps (LO, HI)
• A/C compressor
• Cooling fans (LO, HI)
Operation Procedure
CAUTION:
Do not start the engine.
NOTE:
When auto active test is performed with hood opened, sprinkle water on windshield before hand.
NOTE:
• If auto active test mode cannot be actuat ed, check door switch system. Refer to DLK-100,
"Component Function Check".
• When auto active test mode has to be cancelled halfway through test, turn ignition switch OFF.
1. Close the hood and lift the wiper arms from the windshield. (Prevent windshield damage due to wiper
operation)
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.
Inspection in Auto Active Test Mode
When auto active test mode is actuated, the following operation sequence is repeated 3 times.
*: Outputs duty ratio of 50% for 5 seconds → duty ratio of 100% for 5 seconds on the cooling fan control module.
Operation se-
quence Inspection Location Operation
1 Front wiper LO for 3 seconds → HI for 3 seconds
2 •Front fog lamps
• Parking lamps
• Side marker lamps
•Tail lamps
• License plate lamps 10 seconds
3 Daytime running lamps 10 seconds
4 Headlamps LO ⇔ HI 5 times
5 A/C compressor ON ⇔ OFF 5 times
6
*Cooling fans 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
CONSULT Function (IPDM E/R)INFOID:0000000009461602
CAUTION:
After disconnecting the CONSULT vehicle interface (VI) from the data link connector, the ignition must
be cycled OFF → ON (for at least 5 seconds) → OFF. If this step is not performed, the BCM may not go
to ”sleep mode”, potentiall y causing a discharged battery and a no-start condition.
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Symptom Inspection contents Possible cause
Any of the following components do not operate
• Front fog lamps
•Parking lamps
• Side marker lamps
• License plate lamps
•Tail lamps
• Daytime running lamps
• Headlamp (HI, LO)
• Front wiper Perform auto active test.
Does the applicable system
operate? YES BCM signal input circuit
NO • Lamp or motor
• Lamp or motor ground cir-
cuit
• Harness or connector be- tween IPDM E/R and appli-
cable system
• IPDM E/R
Cooling fans do not operate Perform auto active test.
Do the cooling fans operate? YES
• ECM signal input circuit
• CAN communication signal between ECM and IPDM E/
R
NO • Cooling fans
• Harness or connectors be-
tween cooling fans and
cooling fan control module
• Cooling fan control module
• Harness or connectors be- tween cooling fan relay and
cooling fan control module
• Cooling fan relay
• Harness or connectors be- tween IPDM E/R and cool-
ing fan relay
• IPDM E/R
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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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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DI
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ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE
ROOM)
Reference ValueINFOID:0000000009461603
VALUES ON THE DIAGNOSIS TOOL
Monitor Item Condition Value/Status
RAD FAN REQ Engine idle speed Changes depending on engine cool-
ant temperature, air conditioner op-
eration status, vehicle speed, etc. 1, 2, 3, 4
AC COMP REQ Engine running A/C switch OFF Off
A/C switch ON
(Compressor is operating) On
TAIL&CLR REQ Lighting switch OFF Off
Lighting switch 1ST, 2ND, HI or AUTO (Light is illuminated) On
HL LO REQ Lighting switch OFF Off
Lighting switch 2ND HI or AUTO (Light is illuminated) On
HL HI REQ Lighting switch OFF Off
Lighting switch HI On
FR FOG REQ Lighting switch 2ND or
AUTO (Light is illuminated) Front fog lamp switch OFF Off
• Front fog lamp switch ON
• Daytime running light activated (Only for Canada models) On
FR WIP REQ Ignition switch ON Front wiper switch OFF STOP
Front wiper switch INT 1LOW
Front wiper switch LO Low
Front wiper switch HI Hi
WIP AUTO STOP Ignition switch ON Front wiper stop position STOP P
Any position other than front wiper
stop position ACT P
WIP PROT Ignition switch ON Front wiper operates normally Off
Front wiper stops at fail-safe opera-
tion BLOCK
IGN RLY1 -REQ Ignition switch OFF or ACC Off
Ignition switch ON On
IGN RLY Ignition switch OFF or ACC Off
Ignition switch ON On
PUSH SW Release the push-button ignition switch Off
Press the push-button ignition switch On
INTER/NP SW Ignition switch ON CVT selector lever in any position
other than P or N Off
CVT selector lever in P or N position On
ST RLY CONT Ignition switch ON Off
At engine cranking On
IHBT RLY -REQ Ignition switch ON Off
At engine cranking On
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ST/INHI RLY
Ignition switch ON Off
At engine cranking ST →INHI
The status of starter relay or starter control relay cannot be recognized by
the battery voltage malfunction, etc. when the starter relay is ON and the
starter control relay is OFF UNKWN
DETENT SW Ignition switch ON • Press the selector button with
CVT selector lever in P position
• CVT selector lever in any position
other than P Off
Release the CVT selector button with CVT selector lever in P position On
DTRL REQ DTRL OFF Off
DTRL ON On
HOOD SW Hood closed Off
Hood open On
THFT HRN REQ Not operated Off
• Panic alarm is activated
• Horn is activated with VEHICLE SECURITY (THEFT WARNING) SYS- TEM On
HORN CHIRP Not operated Off
Door locking with Intelligent Key (horn chirp mode) On
HOOD SW 2 Hood closed Off
Hood open On
Monitor Item Condition Value/Status
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TERMINAL LAYOUT
PHYSICAL VALUES
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(Wire color) Description
ConditionVa l u e
(Approx.)
Signal name Input/
Output
+ −
1
(R) Ground Fusible link main Input Ignition switch OFF Battery voltage
2
(L) Ground Fusible link IPDM E/R Input Ignition switch OFF Battery voltage
3
(G) Ground Fusible link ignition switch Input Ignition switch ON Battery voltage
4
(P) Ground Motor fan 1 Output Ignition switch OFF 0V
Ignition switch ON Battery voltage
6
(R) Ground Fusible link motor fan Input Ignition switch OFF 0V
Ignition switch ON Battery voltage
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