Component Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

TRAILER TOW COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION CHART

Part name	Description
BCM	Receives lighting and turn signal requests from combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). Receives stop lamp signal requests from combination meter via CAN communication. Sends lighting signal request to the IPDM E/R to control the tail lamp relay via CAN communication. Sends turn/hazard/brake control signal to the trailer turn relays.
IPDM E/R	Activates the tail lamp relay upon request from the BCM via CAN communication.
Combination meter	Receives stop lamp switch signal from stop lamp switch. Sends stop lamp signal request to the BCM via CAN communication.
Combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch)	Outputs lighting and turn signal requests to the BCM.