Scheme 25
System Description
The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the battery and the starter motor. The starter motor is grounded to the cylinder block. With power and ground supplied, the starter motor operates.
Component Description
| Component part | Description |
|---|---|
| TCM (CVT models) | TCM supplies power to the starter relay and starter control relay inside IPDM E/R when the selector lever is shifted to the P or N position. |
| Clutch interlock switch (M/T models) | Clutch interlock switch supplies power to the starter relay and starter control relay inside IPDM E/R when the clutch pedal is depressed. |
| BCM | BCM controls the starter relay inside IPDM E/R. |
| IPDM E/R | CPU inside IPDM E/R controls the starter control relay. |
| Starter motor | The starter motor plunger closes and the motor is supplied with battery power, which in turn cranks the engine, when the "S" terminal is supplied with electric power. |
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION CHART
Description
The "B" terminal is constantly supplied with battery power.
The starter motor magnetic switch is supplied with power when the ignition switch is turned to the START position while the selector lever is in the P or N position (CVT models) or the clutch pedal is fully depressed (M/T models).
See also:
• ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (VQ35DE) -- ALTIMA