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Electrical Specification

Fig 1: Identifying Control Module Connector Terminals
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CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR TERMINALS REFERENCE CHART

Contents Terminal No. Standard Measuring condition
BAT (control) B6 ↔ chassis ground 9 - 16 V Always
BAT (backup) C2 ↔ chassis ground 9 - 16 V Always
BAT (door lock) A34 ↔ chassis ground 9 - 16 V Always
BAT (shift lock/key lock) D22 ↔ chassis ground 9 - 16 V Always
ACC (rear wiper) D21 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1.5 V → 9 - 16 V ACC OFF → ACC ON
Ground A28 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1.5 V Always
Ground B17 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1.5 V Always
Ground C20 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1.5 V Always
Ground D27 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1.5 V Always
Key warning switch D2 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1.5 V → 9 - 16 V With key removed → inserted
ACC B7 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1.5 V → 9 - 16 V ACC OFF → ACC ON
IGN B1 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1.5 V → 9 - 16 V IGN OFF → IGN ON
P range switch C4 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1.5 V → 8 V or more P range → other than P range
Stop light switch B2 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1.5 V → 8 V or more With brake pedal released → depressed
Door switch, driver's seat A19 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V With driver's door closed → opened
Door switch, passenger's seat A32 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V With passenger's door closed → opened
Door switch, rear RH seat A6 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V With rear RH seat door closed → opened
Door switch, rear LH seat A20 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V With rear LH seat door closed → opened
Door switch, trunk/rear gate A33 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V With rear gate closed → opened
Rear gate opener button C24 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V Switch OFF → ON
Manual switch (LOCK) A15 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V Switch OFF → ON
Manual switch (UNLOCK) A29 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V Switch OFF → ON
Delivery (test) mode connector A17 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V When delivery (test) mode connector is connected
Front wiper input RTN C5 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V When front wiper is reversed
Rear wiper switch ON C18 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V Switch OFF → ON
Rear wiper switch (INT) C27 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V Switch OFF → ON
Rear wiper switch, washer C28 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V Switch OFF → ON
Lighting 1 switch B11 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V Switch OFF → ON
Lighting II switch C8 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V Switch OFF → ON
D6 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V Key warning switch ON and lighting switch OFF → ON
Dimmer switch, Hi beam B12 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V Switch OFF → ON
Dimmer switch, passing B22 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V Switch OFF → ON
Front fog light switch B24 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V Switch OFF → ON
MT reverse switch B18 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1.5 V → 8 V or more Other than reverse → reverse
Parking brake switch C15 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V With parking brake not operated → operated
Bright switch A14 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1.5 V → 8 V or more Switch OFF → ON
Illumination (Vi1) A12 ↔ chassis ground Approx. 5 V Always
Illumination (Vi2) A3 ↔ chassis ground 0.5 V - approx. 5 V Always
Illumination (Vi3) A26 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1.5 V Always
Fuel level sensor C7 ↔ chassis ground Approx. 2 - 96 Ω Ignition ON
Wiper deicer & rear defogger switch A16 ↔ chassis ground 8 V or more → less than 1.5 V Switch OFF → ON
Seat belt switch (driver's seat) C16 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1.5 V → 8 V or more With seat belt unbuckled → buckled
Seat belt switch (Passenger's seat) C26 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1.5 V → 8 V or more With seat belt unbuckled → buckled
Impact sensor B8 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1.5 V → 8 V or more When a shock is applied
Key lock solenoid output D11 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1.5 V → 6 V or more While key is inserted in other than P range
Shift lock solenoid output D12 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1 V → 9 V or more When vehicle stopped, IGN ON, other than P range, brake pedal depressed
Rear wiper output ON D9 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1 V → 9 V or more When rear wiper operates
Rear wiper output RTN D8 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1 V → 9 V or more When rear wiper reversed
Door lock output A7 ↔ A8 Less than 1 V → 9 V or more During lock output
Door unlock output A8 ↔ A7 Less than 1 V → 9 V or more While unlock output
Driver's side door unlock output A23 ↔ A7 Less than 1 V → 9 V or more While unlock output
Trunk/rear gate UNLOCK output A22 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1 V → 9 V or more While rear gate UNLOCK output
Lighting power supply C1 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1 V → 9 V or more "With back-up fuse inserted, ACC ON or IGN ON" or "When key warning switch is ON"
D1 ↔ chassis ground
Clearance light relay output D19 ↔ chassis ground 9 V or more → less than 1 V Small light ON
Lo beam relay output C3 ↔ chassis ground 9 V or more → less than 1 V Headlight switch ON
D7 ↔ chassis ground 9 V or more → less than 1 V Headlight switch ON
Hi beam relay output D20 ↔ chassis ground 9 V or more → less than 1 V Headlight switch ON and Hi beam ON or Passing switch ON
Front fog light relay output D17 ↔ chassis ground 9 V or more → less than 1 V Headlight switch ON, and front fog light switch ON
DRL cancel output D18 ↔ chassis ground 9 V or more → less than 1 V When Hi beam 100 % illuminates
Room light output D5 Pulse control Illumination is adjusted through PWM control
Key ring illumination output C23 Pulse control Illumination is adjusted through PWM control
Illumination output A2 Pulse control Illumination is adjusted through PWM control
Map light output (model with sunroof) D4 Pulse control Illumination is adjusted through PWM control
Rear defogger relay output D16 ↔ chassis ground 9 V or more → less than 1 V While rear defogger output
Wiper deicer relay output D15 ↔ chassis ground 9 V or more → less than 1 V While wiper deicer output
Seat belt warning light passenger's seat A25 ↔ chassis ground 9 V or more → less than 1 V Indicator go off → illuminate
Buzzer sound output D24 ↔ chassis ground Less than 1 V → 9 V or more Door lock → unlock with keyless entry system
Turn & hazard output C22 ↔ chassis ground 9 V or more → less than 1 V Door lock or unlock with keyless entry system
Horn relay output D29 ↔ chassis ground 9 V or more → less than 1 V During security alarm operation
Security indicator output A10 ↔ chassis ground 9 V or more → less than 1 V While indicator in combination meter blinks
Immobilizer antenna 1 B26 ↔ B25 -30 - +30 V While key secret code is verified
Immobilizer antenna 2 B25 ↔ B26
Immobilizer communication_1 B4 Can not be measured because of digital communication Serial communication line
Immobilizer communication_2 B15 Can not be measured because of digital communication Serial communication line
Keyless entry module communication A24 Can not be measured because of digital communication Serial communication line
SSM communication (K line) B20 Can not be measured because of digital communication Serial communication line
Body system CAN_Hi A1 ↔ chassis ground Can not be measured because of digital communication Serial communication line
Body system CAN_Lo A9 ↔ chassis ground Can not be measured because of digital communication Serial communication line
Driving system CAN_Hi B3 ↔ chassis ground Can not be measured because of digital communication Serial communication line
Driving system CAN_Lo B9 ↔ chassis ground Can not be measured because of digital communication Serial communication line