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Starting System (Coupe): Overview Nissan Altima L33

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 partDescription
Transmission range switchTransmission range switch supplies power to the starter relay and starter control relay inside IPDM E/R when the shift selector is placed in the P or N position.
BCMBCM controls the starter relay inside IPDM E/R.
IPDM E/RCPU inside IPDM E/R controls the starter control relay.
Starter motorThe 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.

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 (Park) or N (Neutral) position.