Serial Data Power Mode Master
The K9 Body Control Module (BCM) is the Power Mode Master and the K56 Serial Data Gateway Module is the Back-Up Power Mode Master.
The Power Mode Master uses various vehicle status conditions and inputs to determine the desired vehicle power mode state. The Power Mode (Off, Accessory, Run, Propulsion, Start) is communicated to other modules via Serial Data and other electrical signals in order to provide the proper feature operation for the appropriate power mode.
If the Power Mode Master cannot control or determine the correct Power Mode, the Backup Power Mode Master will take over and become the vehicle Power Mode Master and place the vehicle into the proper Power Mode by communicating with other modules via Serial Data to provide the proper electrical signals to provide the proper feature operation for the appropriate power mode.