DTC Description: Fail-Safe

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When CAN communication with ECM and BCM is impossible, IPDM E/R performs fail-safe control. After CAN communication recovers normally, it also returns to normal control.

If No CAN Communication Is Available With ECM

Control part	Fail-safe operation
A/C compressor	A/C relay OFF

If No CAN Communication Is Available With BCM

Control part	Fail-safe 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 lamp License plate lamp Illumination Tail lamp Side marker lamp	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 motor	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 wiper is set in the INT mode and the front wiper motor is operating. Returns wiper automatically to stop position when ignition switch is turned ON if fail-safe control is activated while front wiper motor is operated and the wiper is in any position other than the stop position. The status is held at service position if the fail-safe control is activated while the service position function is operating.
Front fog lamp	Front fog lamp relay OFF
Horn	Horn relay OFF
Ignition relay-1	The status just before activation of fail-safe is maintained.
Starter motor	Starter control relay OFF