Compass 4WD L4-2.4L VIN W (2007)
Power Distribution Module: Description and Operation
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 in the left front corner of the engine compartment, just behind the air cleaner housing and the battery. 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 three 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 Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) circuits is accomplished
by an intricate network of hard wiring and bus bars. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for complete circuit diagrams.
The fuses and TIPM housing assembly are available for service replacement.
