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Network Message Chart

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NETWORK MESSAGE

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Terrain display request ATCM  Provides the IPC  with ATCM  switch mode via the HS-CAN  .
Terrain mode command ATCM  Provides the IPC  , ABS  module and PCM  with ATCM  switch command via the HS-CAN  .
ePRNDL mode IPC  Provides the AWD  system with gear selector mode via the HS-CAN  . Data is used by the PCM  in determining AWD  system operation.
Wheel speed data ABS  Provides the AWD  system with wheel speed data via the HS-CAN  . Data is used by the PCM  in determining AWD  system operation.
AWD  and off road message displays PCM  Provides the AWD  system mode information to the IPC  via the HS-CAN  .
Illumination dimming level BCM-B  Used to command the illumination brightness level of the ATCM  switch via the HS-CAN  .
Vehicle lateral acceleration Restraints Control Module Provides the AWD  system with lateral acceleration data via the HS-CAN  . Data is used by the PCM  in determining AWD  system operation.
Vehicle longitudinal acceleration Restraints Control Module Provides the AWD  system with longitudinal acceleration data via the HS-CAN  . Data is used by the PCM  in determining AWD  system operation.
Vehicle roll sense Restraints Control Module Provides the AWD  system with roll sense data via the HS-CAN  . Data is used by the PCM  in determining AWD  system operation.
Vehicle yaw rate Restraints Control Module Provides the AWD  system with yaw data via the HS-CAN  . Data is used by the PCM  in determining AWD  system operation.
Steering wheel component angle ABS  Provides the AWD  system with steering wheel angle data via the HS-CAN  . Data is used by the PCM  in determining AWD  system operation.
AWD minimum lock torque required ABS  The PCM  provides the ABS  module with its current clutch duty cycle and determines whether or not the brake system takes command of the ATC  solenoid duty cycle via the HS-CAN  .
AWD maximum lock torque required ABS  The PCM  provides the ABS  module with its current clutch duty cycle and determines whether or not the brake system takes command of the ATC  solenoid duty cycle via the HS-CAN  .
Hill descent control active/standby status ABS  Used to command when the hill descent control lamp should be on or in standby mode via the HS-CAN  .
Terrain mode status ABS PCM  Confirmation of change in mode provided by the ABS  module and the PCM  to the ATCM  via the HS-CAN  .
Terrain mode ready for change ABS PCM  Indicates the availability to change of the ABS  module and the PCM  to the ATCM  via the HS-CAN  .
Engine off status BCM-B  Provides the All Terrain Control Module (ATCM) with engine mode via the HS-CAN  . When the ignition is switched to on, the ATCM  system starts in Normal Mode.
Engine RPM PCM  Provides engine RPM data via the HS-CAN  . Data is used by the AWD  system to help determine torque application.