Can Communication Control

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

FAIL-SAFE CHART

Control part	Fail-safe in operation
Cooling fan	Signals cooling fans ON when the ignition switch is turned ON Signals cooling fans OFF when the ignition switch is turned OFF
A/C compressor	A/C relay OFF
Generator	Outputs the power generation command signal (PWM signal) 0%

If No CAN Communication Is Available With BCM

FAIL-SAFE CHART

Control part	Fail-safe in operation
Headlamp	Turns ON the headlamp low relay when the ignition switch is turned ON Turns OFF the headlamp low relay when the ignition switch is turned OFF Headlamp high relay OFF
Parking lamps License plate lamps Illumination Tail lamps	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	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.
Front fog lamps (if equipped)	Front fog lamp relay OFF
Horn	Horn OFF
Ignition relay	The status just before activation of fail-safe is maintained.
Starter motor	Starter control relay OFF
Electronic steering column lock	Steering lock relay OFF