Electric Load Sensor: Description and Operation

2002 Infiniti Q45 V8-4.5L (VK45DE)SECTION Description and Operation
ELECTRICAL LOAD SIGNAL

Description
The electrical load signal (Headlamp switch signal, rear window defogger switch signal, etc.) is transferred through the CAN communication line from combination meter to ECM.
RENDER: 1.0x

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