2004 Scion xA AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Check IPDM E/R Operation

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  1. CHECK IPDM E/R INPUT VOLTAGE
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check voltage between IPDM E/R connector E9 terminal 51 and ground.

      51 (G/O) - Ground: Battery voltage 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: Replace IPDM E/R.
    2. NG: GO TO 2.
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between IPDM E/R Connector E9 Terminal 51 And Ground
      G00767851Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECK IPDM E/R HARNESS
    1. Disconnect IPDM E/R and horn relay connector.
    2. Check continuity between IPDM E/R connector E9 terminal 51 (G/O) and horn relay connector E11 terminal 1 (G/O).

      51 (G/O) - 1 (G/O): Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: Check harness connection.
    2. NG: Repair or replace harness.
      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between IPDM E/R Connector E9 Terminal 51 (G/O) And Horn Relay Connector
      G00767852Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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