Component Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Part name | Description |
|---|---|
| BCM | BCM (Body Control Module) controls auto light operation according to signals from optical sensor, lighting switch and ignition switch. |
| IPDM E/R | IPDM E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engine Room) operates parking, license plate, tail and headlamps according to CAN communication signals from BCM. |
| Combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) | The lighting switch outputs lighting requests to the BCM. |
| Optical sensor | Optical sensor detects ambient brightness and converts light (lux) to voltage, then sends the optical sensor signal to BCM. |
| Door switches | Detects door open/closed status and forwards that status to the BCM. |