Nitro 2WD V6-4.0L (2007)
Power Distribution Module: Description and Operation
Module-Totally Integrated Power
Description
DESCRIPTION
All of the electrical current distributed throughout this vehicle is directed through the standard equipment Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) (1).
The molded plastic TIPM housing is located in the left front corner of the engine compartment, just behind the battery. The TIPM housing has a molded
plastic cover. The TIPM cover is easily opened 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 (2) by four mounting tabs (3) and four clips integral to the TIPM housing. The TIPM
mounting bracket is secured to the battery tray with three screws and two mounting tabs integral to the battery tray.
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 top 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. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for complete circuit diagrams.
The fuses, relays and TIPM housing assembly are available for service replacement.
