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HOMESERVICE MANUALSINFINITI2012M56 V8-5.6L (VK56VD)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWER AND GROUND DISTRIBUTIONDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONPOWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL SYSTEMSYSTEM DESCRIPTION
2012 Infiniti M56 V8-5.6L (VK56VD)
System Description
2012 Infiniti M56 V8-5.6L (VK56VD)SECTION System Description
SYSTEM
POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL SYSTEM : System Description
OUTLINE
- IPDM E/R incorporates a power consumption control function that reduces the power consumption according to the vehicle status.
- IPDM E/R changes its status (control mode) with the sleep wake up signal received from BCM via CAN communication.
- CAN communication is normally performed with other control units.
- Individual unit control by IPDM E/R is normally performed.
- Low power consumption control is active.
- CAN transmission is stopped.
SLEEP MODE ACTIVATION
- IPDM E/R judges that the sleep-ready conditions are fulfilled 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 communication.
- Outputting signals to actuators
- Switches or relays operating
- Hood switch status is kept 50 ms or less.
- 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 following 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
- The hood switch status changes.
- An output request is received from a control unit via CAN communication.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.