Auto Active Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Description
In auto active test mode, the IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to the following systems to check their operation.
- Oil pressure warning lamp
- Front wiper (LO, HI)
- Parking lamps
- License plate lamps
- Tail lamps
- Front fog lamps (if equipped)
- Headlamps (LO, HI)
- A/C compressor (magnet clutch)
- Cooling fans
Operation Procedure
- Close the hood and lift the wiper arms from the windshield. (Prevent windshield damage due to wiper operation)NOTE: When auto active test is performed with hood opened, sprinkle water on windshield beforehand.
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Turn the ignition switch ON, and within 20 seconds, press the front door switch LH 10 times. Then turn the ignition switch OFF.CAUTION: Close front door RH.
- Turn the ignition switch ON within 10 seconds. After that the horn sounds once and the auto active test starts.
- The oil pressure warning lamp starts blinking when the auto active test starts.
- After a series of the following operations is repeated 3 times, auto active test is completed.
NOTE:
When auto active test mode has to be cancelled halfway through test, turn ignition switch OFF.
CAUTION:
- If auto active test mode cannot be actuated, check door switch system. Refer to "COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK ".
- Do not start the engine.
Inspection in Auto Active Test Mode
When auto active test mode is actuated, the following 6 steps are repeated 3 times.
OPERATION SEQUENCE
| Operation sequence | Inspection Location | Operation | ||
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| 1 | Oil pressure warning lamp | Blinks continuously during operation of auto active test | ||
| 2 | Front wiper | LO for 5 seconds → HI for 5 seconds | ||
| 3 |
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10 seconds | ||
| 4 | Headlamps | LO → HI 5 times | ||
| 5 | A/C compressor (magnet clutch) | ON <=> OFF 5 times | ||
| 6(1) | Cooling fans | MID for 5 seconds <=> HI for 5 seconds | ||
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Concept of auto active test
- IPDM E/R starts the auto active test with the door switch signals transmitted by BCM via CAN communication. Therefore, the CAN communication line between IPDM E/R and BCM is considered normal if the auto active test starts successfully.
- The auto active test facilitates troubleshooting if any systems controlled by IPDM E/R cannot be operated.
Diagnosis chart in auto active test mode
DIAGNOSIS CHART
| Symptom | Inspection contents | Possible cause | |
|---|---|---|---|
Any of the following components do not operate
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Perform auto active test. Does the applicable system operate? | YES | BCM signal input circuit |
| NO |
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| A/C compressor does not operate | Perform auto active test. Does the magnet clutch operate? | YES |
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| NO |
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| Oil pressure warning lamp does not operate | Perform auto active test. Does the oil pressure warning lamp blink? | YES |
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| NO |
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| Cooling fan does not operate | Perform auto active test. Does the cooling fan operate? |
YES |
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| NO |
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