Principles of Operation: Notes
NOTE:
The Smart Junction Box (SJB) is also known as the Generic Electronic Module (GEM).
NOTE:
When installing a new Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC), it is necessary to upload the module configuration to the scan tool. Following installation of the IPC
, download the module configuration from the scan tool into the new IPC
. Refer to
MODULE CONFIGURATION
to carry out Programmable Module Installation (PMI). It is also necessary to carry out a parameter reset procedure whenever a new IPC
or PCM is installed. Refer to
ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS)
.
The IPC , message center and warning chimes utilize a microprocessor to control the gauge and indicator functions. Data is sent to the IPC over the Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) and the High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) bus lines and through hardwired circuitry from individual components. The IPC uses each input to output an action to the gauges or indicators.
It is very important to understand:
- where the input originates.
- all the information necessary in order for a feature to operate.
- which module(s) receive(s) the input or command message.
- does the module which received the input control the output of the feature, or does it output a message over the communication network to another module.
- which module controls the output of the feature.