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Can Communication Control

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

If No CAN Communication Is Available With ECM 

Control part

Fail-safe operation

Cooling fan*

  • Outputs the pulse duty signal (PWM signal) 100% when the ignition switch is turned ON
  • Outputs the pulse duty signal (PWM signal) 0% when the ignition switch is turned OFF

A/C compressor

A/C relay OFF

Alternator*

Outputs the power generation command signal (PWM signal) 0%

*: Only for models with VR engine.

If No CAN Communication Is Available With BCM 

Control part

Fail-safe operation

Headlamp

  • Turns ON the headlamp relay when the ignition switch is turned ON
  • Turns OFF the headlamp relay when the ignition switch is turned OFF
  • Headlamp high FET OFF
  • Parking lamp
  • License plate lamp
  • Illumination
  • Tail lamp
  • Side marker lamp
  • Turns ON the tail lamp relay when the ignition switch is turned ON
  • Turns OFF the tail lamp relay when the ignition switch is turned OFF

Front wiper motor

  • The status just before activation of fail-safe control is maintained until the ignition switch is turned OFF while the front wiper is operating at LO or HI speed.
  • The wiper is operated at LO speed until the ignition switch is turned OFF if the fail-safe control is activated while the front wiper is set in the INT mode and the front wiper motor is operating.
  • Returns automatically wiper to stop position when ignition switch is turned ON if fail-safe control is activated while front wiper motor is operated and wiper stop in the other position than stop position.
  • The status is held at service position if the fail-safe control is activated while the service position function is operating.

Front fog lamp

Front fog lamp relay OFF

Horn

Horn relay OFF

Ignition relay

The status just before activation of fail-safe is maintained.

Starter motor*

Starter control relay OFF

*: Only for models with VR engine.