Operation By Lighting Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the lighting switch in the 1ST or 2ND position (or if the auto light system is activated), the BCM receives input signal requesting the parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps to illuminate. This input signal is communicated to the IPDM E/R across the CAN communication lines. The CPU of the IPDM E/R controls the tail lamp relay coil, which when energized, directs power

Through IPDM E/R terminal 22
To front combination lamp LH terminal 9
To front combination lamp RH terminal 6
To license plate lamp LH and RH terminal 1, and
To rear combination lamp LH and RH terminal 2.

Ground is supplied

To front combination lamp LH and RH terminal 10
Through grounds E15 and E24, and
To license plate lamp LH and RH terminal 2
To rear combination lamp LH and RH terminal 5
Through grounds B7 and B19

With power and ground supplied, the parking, license plate, rear side marker and tail lamps illuminate.