stop start INFINITI QX56 2009 Factory Service Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: INFINITI, Model Year: 2009, Model line: QX56, Model: INFINITI QX56 2009Pages: 4171, PDF Size: 84.65 MB
Page 2801 of 4171

MWI
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
MWI-79
< ECU DIAGNOSIS >
C
D E
F
G H
I
J
K L
M B A
O P
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER  DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE
ROOM)
Reference ValueINFOID:0000000004225402
VALUES ON THE DIAGNOSIS TOOL
Monitor Item ConditionValue/Status
MOTOR FAN REQ Engine idle speed Changes depending on engine 
coolant temperature, air conditioner 
operation status, vehicle speed, 
etc.0 - 100 %
A/C COMP REQ A/C switch OFF
OFF
A/C switch ON ON
TA I L & C L R  R E Q Lighting switch OFF
OFF
Lighting switch 1ST, 2ND, HI or AUTO (Light is illuminated) ON
HL LO REQ Lighting switch OFF
OFF
Lighting switch 2ND HI or AUTO (Light is illuminated) ON
HL HI REQ Lighting switch OFF
OFF
Lighting switch HI ON
FR FOG REQ Lighting switch 2ND or AUTO (Light 
is illuminated) Front fog lamp switch OFF OFF
• Front fog lamp switch ON
• Daytime light activated (Canada 
only) ON
HL WASHER REQ NOTE:
This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
OFF
FR WIP REQ Ignition switch ON Front wiper switch OFF
STOP
Front wiper switch INT 1LOW
Front wiper switch LO LOW
Front wiper switch HI HI
WIP AUTO STOP Ignition switch ON Front wiper stop position
STOP P
Any position other than front wiper 
stop position ACT P
WIP PROT Ignition switch ON Front wiper operates normally OFF
Front wiper stops at fail-safe opera-
tion
BLOCK
ST RLY REQ Ignition switch OFF or ACC
OFF
Ignition switch START ON
IGN RLY Ignition switch OFF or ACC
OFF
Ignition switch ON ON
RR DEF REQ Rear defogger switch OFF
OFF
Rear defogger switch ON ON
OIL P SW Ignition switch OFF, ACC or engine running
OPEN
Ignition switch ON CLOSE
DTRL REQ Daytime light system requested OFF with CONSULT-III.
OFF
Daytime light system reques ted ON with CONSULT-III. ON
HOOD SW Hood closed.
OFF
Hood open. ON
Revision: December 20092009 QX56 
Page 2805 of 4171

MWI
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
MWI-83
< ECU DIAGNOSIS >
C
D E
F
G H
I
J
K L
M B A
O P26 P/L Headlamp aiming mo-
tors
Output —Lighting 
switch 2nd 
position or 
AUTO, head-
lamp aiming 
switch in po-
sition OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
27 W/B Fuse 38
(With trailer tow)
Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
30 W Fuse 53 Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
32 L Wiper low speed sig-
nal
OutputON or 
START Wiper switch OFF
Battery voltage
LO or INT 0V
35 L/B Wiper high speed sig-
nal
OutputON or 
START Wiper switch OFF, LO, INT Battery voltage
HI 0V
37 Y Power generation 
command signal Output —Ignition switch ON
6.3 V
40% is set on "Active test," 
"ALTERNATOR DUTY" of 
"ENGINE" 3.8 V
40% is set on "Active test," 
"ALTERNATOR DUTY" of 
"ENGINE" 1.4 V
38 B Ground Input ——0V
39 L CAN-H — ON— —
40 P CAN-L — ON— —
41 Y/B Hood switch Input —Hood closed OFF
0V
Hood open ON Battery voltage
42 GR Oil pressure switch Input — Engine running
Battery voltage
Engine stopped 0V
Te r m i n a l
Wire
color Signal name Signal 
input/
output Measuring condition
Reference value(Approx.)
Igni-
tion 
switch Operation or condition
JPMIA0001GB
JPMIA0002GB
JPMIA0003GB
Revision: December 20092009 QX56 
Page 2806 of 4171

MWI-84
< ECU DIAGNOSIS >
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
43 L/Y Wiper auto stop signal Input ON or 
START Wiper switch OFF, LO, INT Battery voltage
44 BR Daytime light relay 
control
(Canada only) Input ONDaytime light system active
0V
Daytime light system inactive Battery voltage
45 G/W Horn relay control Input ON When door locks are operated 
using Intelligent Key (OFF 
→ 
ON)* Battery voltage 
→ 0V
46 GR Fuel pump relay con-
trol Input —Ignition switch ON or START
0V
Ignition switch OFF or ACC Battery voltage
47 O Throttle control motor 
relay control Input —Ignition switch ON or START
0V
Ignition switch OFF or ACC Battery voltage
48 B/R Starter relay (inhibit 
switch) Input
ON or 
START Selector lever in "P" or "N"
0V
Selector lever any other posi-
tion Battery voltage
49 R/L Trailer tow relay
(With trailer tow)
Illumination
(Without trailer tow) Output ONLighting 
switch must 
be in the 1st 
position OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
50 W/R Front fog lamp (LH) Output ON or 
START Lighting 
switch must 
be in the 2nd 
position 
(LOW beam 
is ON) and 
the front fog 
lamp switch OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
51 W/R Front fog lamp (RH) Output ON or 
START Lighting 
switch must 
be in the 2nd 
position 
(LOW beam 
is ON) and 
the front fog 
lamp switch OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
52 L LH low beam head-
lamp
Output — Lighting switch in 2nd position Battery voltage
54 R/Y RH low beam head-
lamp Output — Lighting switch in 2nd position Battery voltage
55 G LH high beam head-
lamp Output —Lighting switch in 2nd position 
and placed in HIGH or PASS 
position Battery voltage
56 L/Y
(With 
DTRL)
L/W
(Without  DTRL) RH high beam head-
lamp
Output —Lighting switch in 2nd position 
and placed in HIGH or PASS 
position
Battery voltage
57 R/LPa
rking, license, and 
tail lamp Output ONLighting 
switch 1st po-
sition OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
59 B Ground Input ——0V
Te r m i n a l
Wire
color Signal name Signal 
input/
output Measuring condition
Reference value(Approx.)
Igni-
tion 
switch Operation or condition
Revision: December 20092009 QX56 
Page 2812 of 4171

MWI-90
< ECU DIAGNOSIS >
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
If No CAN Communication Is Available With BCM
IGNITION RELAY MALFUNCTION DETECTION FUNCTION
• IPDM E/R monitors the voltage at the contact circuit and  excitation coil circuit of the ignition relay inside it. 
• IPDM E/R judges the ignition relay error if the voltage differs between the contact circuit and the excitation
coil circuit.
• If the ignition relay cannot turn OFF due to contact seizure, it activates the tail lamp relay for 10 minutes to alert the user to the ignition relay malfunction when the ignition switch is turned OFF.
NOTE:
The tail lamp turns OFF when the ignition switch is turned ON.
FRONT WIPER CONTROL
IPDM E/R detects front wiper stop posit ion by a front wiper auto stop signal.
When a front wiper auto stop signal is in the conditions  listed below, IPDM E/R stops power supply to wiper
after repeating a front wiper 10 second activation and 20 second stop five times.
NOTE:
This operation status can be confirmed on the IPDM E/R “DATA MONITOR” that displays “Block” for the item
“WIP PROT” while the wiper is stopped.
STARTER MOTOR PROTECTION FUNCTION
IPDM E/R turns OFF the starter control relay to protect the starter motor when the starter control relay remains
active for 90 seconds.
Control part Fail-safe in operation
Cooling fan • Turns ON the cooling fan relay when the ignition switch is turned ON
• Turns OFF the cooling fan relay when the ignition switch is turned OFF
Control part
Fail-safe in 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 lamps
• License plate lamps
• Tail lamps • Turns ON the tail lamp relay when the ignition switch is turned ON
• Turns OFF the tail lamp relay when the ignition switch is turned OFF
Front wiper • 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 wipe r is set in the INT mode and the front wiper 
motor is operating.
Rear window defogger Rear window defogger relay OFF
A/C compressor A/C relay OFF
Front fog lamps Front fog lamp relay OFF
Ignition switch Ignition relayTail lamp relay
ON ON —
OFF OFF —
Ignition switchFront wiper switch Auto stop signal
ON OFF
Front wiper stop position signal cannot be 
input 10 seconds.
ON The signal does not change for 10 seconds.
Revision: December 20092009 QX56 
Page 2847 of 4171
![INFINITI QX56 2009  Factory Service Manual PCS-10
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >[IPDM E/R]
POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL SYSTEM
POWER CONSUMPTIO
N CONTROL SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000003776493
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776494
OUTLINE
• I INFINITI QX56 2009  Factory Service Manual PCS-10
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >[IPDM E/R]
POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL SYSTEM
POWER CONSUMPTIO
N CONTROL SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000003776493
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776494
OUTLINE
• I](/img/42/57031/w960_57031-2846.png)
PCS-10
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >[IPDM E/R]
POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL SYSTEM
POWER CONSUMPTIO
N CONTROL SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000003776493
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776494
OUTLINE
• IPDM E/R incorporates a power consumption control  function that reduces the power consumption accord-
ing to the vehicle status. 
• IPDM E/R changes its status (control mode) with the sleep wake up signal received from BCM via CAN com-
munication.
Normal mode (wake-up)- CAN communication is normally performed with other control units.
- Individual unit control by IPDM E/R is normally performed.
Low power consumption mode (sleep)- 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 theconditions below are present. Then it transmits a  sleep-ready signal (ready) to BCM via CAN communica-
tion.
- Front wiper fail-safe operation 
- Outputting signals to actuators
- Switches or relays operating
- Auto active test is starting
- Emergency OFF
- 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
- An output request is received from  a control unit via CAN communication.
AWMIA0082GB
Revision: December 20092009 QX56 
Page 2852 of 4171
![INFINITI QX56 2009  Factory Service Manual PCS
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)PCS-15
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS > [IPDM E/R]
C
D
E
F
G H
I
J
K L
B A
O P
N
ACTIVE TEST
Te s t  i t e m
Monitor Item
[Unit] MAIN SIG-
NALS Description
MOTOR FAN REQ
[1/2/3/4] INFINITI QX56 2009  Factory Service Manual PCS
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)PCS-15
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS > [IPDM E/R]
C
D
E
F
G H
I
J
K L
B A
O P
N
ACTIVE TEST
Te s t  i t e m
Monitor Item
[Unit] MAIN SIG-
NALS Description
MOTOR FAN REQ
[1/2/3/4]](/img/42/57031/w960_57031-2851.png)
PCS
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)PCS-15
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS > [IPDM E/R]
C
D
E
F
G H
I
J
K L
B A
O P
N
ACTIVE TEST
Te s t  i t e m
Monitor Item
[Unit] MAIN SIG-
NALS Description
MOTOR FAN REQ
[1/2/3/4] ×Displays the status of the cooling fan speed request signal received from ECM via 
CAN communication.
A/C COMP REQ
[OFF/ON] ×Displays the status of the A/C request signal received from AV control unit via 
CAN communication.
TAIL&CLR REQ
[OFF/ON] ×
Displays the status of the position light request signal received from BCM via CAN 
communication.
HL LO REQ
[OFF/ON] ×Displays the status of the low beam request signal received from BCM via CAN 
communication.
HL HI REQ
[OFF/ON] ×Displays the status of the high beam request signal received from BCM via CAN 
communication.
FR FOG REQ
[OFF/ON] ×
Displays the status of the front fog lamp request signal received from BCM via 
CAN communication.
FR WIP REQ
[STOP/1LOW/LOW/HI] ×Displays the status of the front wiper request signal received from BCM via CAN 
communication.
WIP AUTO STOP
[STOP P/ACT P] ×
Displays the status of the front wiper auto stop signal judged by IPDM E/R.
WIP PROT
[OFF/Block] ×
Displays the status of the front wiper fail-safe operation judged by IPDM E/R.
ST RLY REQ
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the starter request signal received from ECM via CAN com-
munication.
IGN RLY
[OFF/ON] ×
Displays the status of the ignition relay judged by IPDM E/R.
RR DEF REQ
[OFF/ON] ×
Displays the status of the rear defogger request signal received from AV control 
unit via CAN communication.
OIL P SW
[OPEN/CLOSE] Displays the status of the oil pressure switch judged by IPDM E/R.
DTRL REQ
[OFF] Displays the status of the daytime light request signal received from BCM via CAN 
communication.
HOOD SW
[OPEN/CLOSE] Displays the status of the hood switch judged by IPDM E/R.
THFT HRN REQ
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the theft warning horn request signal received from BCM 
via CAN communication.
HORN CHIRP
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the horn reminder signal received from BCM via CAN com-
munication.
Test item
Operation Description
REAR DEFOGGER OFF
OFF
ON Operates rear window defogger relay.
FRONT WIPER OFF
OFF
LO Operates the front wiper relay.
HI Operates the front wiper relay and front wiper high relay.
MOTOR FAN 1O
FF
2O FF
3 Operates the cooling fan relay.
4 Operates the cooling fan relay.
Revision: December 20092009 QX56 
Page 2856 of 4171
![INFINITI QX56 2009  Factory Service Manual PCS
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
PCS-19
< ECU DIAGNOSIS > [IPDM E/R]
C
D
E
F
G H
I
J
K L
B A
O P
N
ECU DIAGNOSIS
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER 
DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE INFINITI QX56 2009  Factory Service Manual PCS
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
PCS-19
< ECU DIAGNOSIS > [IPDM E/R]
C
D
E
F
G H
I
J
K L
B A
O P
N
ECU DIAGNOSIS
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER 
DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE](/img/42/57031/w960_57031-2855.png)
PCS
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
PCS-19
< ECU DIAGNOSIS > [IPDM E/R]
C
D
E
F
G H
I
J
K L
B A
O P
N
ECU DIAGNOSIS
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER 
DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE
ROOM)
Reference ValueINFOID:0000000003776502
VALUES ON THE DIAGNOSIS TOOL
Monitor Item ConditionValue/Status
MOTOR FAN REQ Engine idle speed Changes depending on engine 
coolant temperature, air conditioner 
operation status, vehicle speed, 
etc.0 - 100 %
A/C COMP REQ A/C switch OFF
OFF
A/C switch ON ON
TA I L & C L R  R E Q Lighting switch OFF
OFF
Lighting switch 1ST, 2ND, HI or AUTO (Light is illuminated) ON
HL LO REQ Lighting switch OFF
OFF
Lighting switch 2ND HI or AUTO (Light is illuminated) ON
HL HI REQ Lighting switch OFF
OFF
Lighting switch HI ON
FR FOG REQ Lighting switch 2ND or AUTO (Light 
is illuminated) Front fog lamp switch OFF OFF
• Front fog lamp switch ON
• Daytime light activated (Canada 
only) ON
FR WIP REQ Ignition switch ON Front wiper switch OFF
STOP
Front wiper switch INT 1LOW
Front wiper switch LO LOW
Front wiper switch HI HI
WIP AUTO STOP Ignition switch ON Front wiper stop position
STOP P
Any position other than front wiper 
stop position ACT P
WIP PROT Ignition switch ON Front wiper operates normally OFF
Front wiper stops at fail-safe opera-
tion
BLOCK
ST RLY REQ Ignition switch OFF or ACC
OFF
Ignition switch START ON
IGN RLY Ignition switch OFF or ACC
OFF
Ignition switch ON ON
RR DEF REQ Rear defogger switch OFF
OFF
Rear defogger switch ON ON
OIL P SW Ignition switch OFF, ACC or engine running
OPEN
Ignition switch ON CLOSE
DTRL REQ Daytime light system requested OFF with CONSULT-III.
OFF
Daytime light system reques ted ON with CONSULT-III. ON
HOOD SW Hood closed.
OFF
Hood open. ON
Revision: December 20092009 QX56 
Page 2860 of 4171
![INFINITI QX56 2009  Factory Service Manual PCS
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
PCS-23
< ECU DIAGNOSIS > [IPDM E/R]
C
D
E
F
G H
I
J
K L
B A
O P
N26 P/L
Headlamp aiming mo-
tors
Output —Lighting 
switch 2nd 
positi INFINITI QX56 2009  Factory Service Manual PCS
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
PCS-23
< ECU DIAGNOSIS > [IPDM E/R]
C
D
E
F
G H
I
J
K L
B A
O P
N26 P/L
Headlamp aiming mo-
tors
Output —Lighting 
switch 2nd 
positi](/img/42/57031/w960_57031-2859.png)
PCS
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
PCS-23
< ECU DIAGNOSIS > [IPDM E/R]
C
D
E
F
G H
I
J
K L
B A
O P
N26 P/L
Headlamp aiming mo-
tors
Output —Lighting 
switch 2nd 
position or 
AUTO, head-
lamp aiming 
switch in po-
sition OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
27 W/B Fuse 38
(With trailer tow)
Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
30 W Fuse 53 Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
32 L Wiper low speed sig-
nal
OutputON or 
START Wiper switch OFF
Battery voltage
LO or INT 0V
35 L/B Wiper high speed sig-
nal
OutputON or 
START Wiper switch OFF, LO, INT Battery voltage
HI 0V
37 Y Power generation 
command signal Output —Ignition switch ON
6.3 V
40% is set on "Active test," 
"ALTERNATOR DUTY" of 
"ENGINE" 3.8 V
40% is set on "Active test," 
"ALTERNATOR DUTY" of 
"ENGINE" 1.4 V
38 B Ground Input ——0V
39 L CAN-H — ON— —
40 P CAN-L — ON— —
41 Y/B Hood switch Input —Hood closed OFF
0V
Hood open ON Battery voltage
42 GR Oil pressure switch Input — Engine running
Battery voltage
Engine stopped 0V
Te r m i n a l
Wire
color Signal name Signal 
input/
output Measuring condition
Reference value(Approx.)
Igni-
tion 
switch Operation or condition
JPMIA0001GB
JPMIA0002GB
JPMIA0003GB
Revision: December 20092009 QX56 
Page 2861 of 4171
![INFINITI QX56 2009  Factory Service Manual PCS-24
< ECU DIAGNOSIS >[IPDM E/R]
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DI
STRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
43 L/Y Wiper auto stop signal Input ON or 
START Wiper switch OFF, LO, INT Battery voltage
44 BR Daytim INFINITI QX56 2009  Factory Service Manual PCS-24
< ECU DIAGNOSIS >[IPDM E/R]
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DI
STRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
43 L/Y Wiper auto stop signal Input ON or 
START Wiper switch OFF, LO, INT Battery voltage
44 BR Daytim](/img/42/57031/w960_57031-2860.png)
PCS-24
< ECU DIAGNOSIS >[IPDM E/R]
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DI
STRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
43 L/Y Wiper auto stop signal Input ON or 
START Wiper switch OFF, LO, INT Battery voltage
44 BR Daytime light relay 
control
(Canada only) Input ONDaytime light system active
0V
Daytime light system inactive Battery voltage
45 G/W Horn relay control Input ON When door locks are operated 
using Intelligent Key (OFF 
→ 
ON)* Battery voltage 
→ 0V
46 GR Fuel pump relay con-
trol Input —Ignition switch ON or START
0V
Ignition switch OFF or ACC Battery voltage
47 O Throttle control motor 
relay control Input —Ignition switch ON or START
0V
Ignition switch OFF or ACC Battery voltage
48 B/R Starter relay (inhibit 
switch) Input
ON or 
START Selector lever in "P" or "N"
0V
Selector lever any other posi-
tion Battery voltage
49 R/L Trailer tow relay
(With trailer tow)
Illumination
(Without trailer tow) Output ONLighting 
switch must 
be in the 1st 
position OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
50 W/R Front fog lamp (LH) Output ON or 
START Lighting 
switch must 
be in the 2nd 
position 
(LOW beam 
is ON) and 
the front fog 
lamp switch OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
51 W/R Front fog lamp (RH) Output ON or 
START Lighting 
switch must 
be in the 2nd 
position 
(LOW beam 
is ON) and 
the front fog 
lamp switch OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
52 L LH low beam head-
lamp
Output — Lighting switch in 2nd position Battery voltage
54 R/Y RH low beam head-
lamp Output — Lighting switch in 2nd position Battery voltage
55 G LH high beam head-
lamp Output —Lighting switch in 2nd position 
and placed in HIGH or PASS 
position Battery voltage
56 L/Y
(With 
DTRL)
L/W
(Without  DTRL) RH high beam head-
lamp
Output —Lighting switch in 2nd position 
and placed in HIGH or PASS 
position
Battery voltage
57 R/LPa
rking, license, and 
tail lamp Output ONLighting 
switch 1st po-
sition OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
59 B Ground Input ——0V
Te r m i n a l
Wire
color Signal name Signal 
input/
output Measuring condition
Reference value(Approx.)
Igni-
tion 
switch Operation or condition
Revision: December 20092009 QX56 
Page 2867 of 4171
![INFINITI QX56 2009  Factory Service Manual PCS-30
< ECU DIAGNOSIS >[IPDM E/R]
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DI
STRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
If No CAN Communication Is Available With BCM
IGNITION RELAY MALFUNCTION DETECTION FUNCTION
• IPDM E/ INFINITI QX56 2009  Factory Service Manual PCS-30
< ECU DIAGNOSIS >[IPDM E/R]
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DI
STRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
If No CAN Communication Is Available With BCM
IGNITION RELAY MALFUNCTION DETECTION FUNCTION
• IPDM E/](/img/42/57031/w960_57031-2866.png)
PCS-30
< ECU DIAGNOSIS >[IPDM E/R]
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DI
STRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
If No CAN Communication Is Available With BCM
IGNITION RELAY MALFUNCTION DETECTION FUNCTION
• IPDM E/R monitors the voltage at the contact circuit and  excitation coil circuit of the ignition relay inside it. 
• IPDM E/R judges the ignition relay error if the voltage differs between the contact circuit and the excitation
coil circuit.
• If the ignition relay cannot turn OFF due to contact seizure, it activates the tail lamp relay for 10 minutes to alert the user to the ignition relay malfunction when the ignition switch is turned OFF.
NOTE:
The tail lamp turns OFF when the ignition switch is turned ON.
FRONT WIPER CONTROL
IPDM E/R detects front wiper stop posit ion by a front wiper auto stop signal.
When a front wiper auto stop signal is in the conditions  listed below, IPDM E/R stops power supply to wiper
after repeating a front wiper 10 second activation and 20 second stop five times.
NOTE:
This operation status can be confirmed on the IPDM E/R “DATA MONITOR” that displays “Block” for the item
“WIP PROT” while the wiper is stopped.
STARTER MOTOR PROTECTION FUNCTION
IPDM E/R turns OFF the starter control relay to protect the starter motor when the starter control relay remains
active for 90 seconds.
Control part Fail-safe in operation
Cooling fan • Turns ON the cooling fan relay when the ignition switch is turned ON
• Turns OFF the cooling fan relay when the ignition switch is turned OFF
Control part
Fail-safe in 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 LH/RH relays OFF
•Parking lamps
• License plate lamps
• Tail lamps • Turns ON the tail lamp relay when the ignition switch is turned ON
• Turns OFF the tail lamp relay when the ignition switch is turned OFF
Front wiper • 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 wipe r is set in the INT mode and the front wiper 
motor is operating.
Rear window defogger Rear window defogger relay OFF
A/C compressor A/C relay OFF
Front fog lamps Front fog lamp relay OFF
Ignition switch Ignition relayTail lamp relay
ON ON —
OFF OFF —
Ignition switchFront wiper switch Auto stop signal
ON OFF
Front wiper stop position signal cannot be 
input 10 seconds.
ON The signal does not change for 10 seconds.
Revision: December 20092009 QX56