Auto Active Test

2009 Nissan-Datsun Sentra L4-2.0L (MR20DE)SECTION Auto Active Test




IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)


Auto Active Test


DESCRIPTION
- In auto active test mode, operation inspection can be performed when IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to the following systems:
- Rear window defogger
- Front wipers
- Tail, license and parking lamps
- Daytime lamp system (Canada only)
- Front fog lamps (if equipped)
- Headlamps (High, Low)
- A/C compressor (magnet clutch)
- Cooling fan

OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Close front door RH and hood. Lift wiper arms away from windshield (to prevent glass damage by wiper operation).

NOTE:
When auto active test is performed with hood opened, sprinkle water on windshield beforehand.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Turn ignition switch ON and, within 20 seconds, press front door switch LH 20 times. Then turn ignition switch OFF.
4. Turn ignition switch ON within 10 seconds after ignition switch OFF.
5. When auto active test mode is actuated, horn chirps once.
6. After a series of operations is repeated three times, auto active test is completed.

NOTE:
When auto active test mode has to be cancelled halfway, turn ignition switch OFF.

CAUTION:
Be sure to perform Door Switch Check when the auto active test cannot be performed.

INSPECTION IN AUTO ACTIVE TEST MODE
When auto active test mode is actuated, the following six steps are repeated three times.





(A): Oil pressure warning lamp is blinking when the auto active test is operating.






Concept of Auto Active Test





- IPDM E/R actuates auto active test mode when it receives door switch signal from BCM via CAN communication line. Therefore, when auto active test mode is activated successfully, CAN communication between
IPDM E/R and BCM is normal.
- If any of the systems controlled by IPDM E/R cannot be operated, possible cause can be easily diagnosed using auto active test.
Diagnosis chart in auto active test mode




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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.
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