Grand Caravan V6-4.0L (2008)
Power Distribution Module: Description and Operation
Module-Totally Integrated Power Module
Description
DESCRIPTION
All of the electrical current distributed throughout this vehicle is directed through the standard equipment Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). The
molded plastic TIPM housing is located on the left side of the engine compartment. The TIPM housing has a molded plastic cover. The TIPM cover is
easily removed for service access and has a convenient fuse layout label affixed to the inside surface of the cover to ensure proper component
identification.
The TIPM housing is secured to the TIPM mounting bracket by four clips integral to the TIPM housing. All of the TIPM outputs are through the integral
engine compartment wire harness.
Operation
OPERATION
All of the current to the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) comes directly from the positive battery cable to a stud located on the bottom of the
TIPM. The cable is secured to the TIPM stud with a nut. Internal connection of all the TIPM circuits is accomplished by an intricate network of hard
wiring and bus bars.
The fuses, relays and TIPM housing assembly are available for service replacement.
