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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%

If No CAN Communication Is Available With BCM

Control part Fail-safe 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 lamp
  • License plate lamp
  • Illumination
  • Tail lamp
  • Side marker lamp
  • Turns ON the tail lamp relay and daytime running light relay when the ignition switch is turned ON
  • Turns OFF the tail lamp relay and daytime running light 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 AUTO 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 than stop position.
Front fog lamp 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
Steering lock unit(1) Steering lock relay OFF
(1) For models with steering lock unit