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Network Message Chart

INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) NETWORK INPUT MESSAGES

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Illumination dimmer position BCM Used to communicate the desired illumination level based on input from the dimmer switch.
Ambient light level BCM Generated from autolamp/sunload sensor input. Used to determine illumination strategy (night, day, or day with lights on).
APIM, FCIM AND FCDIM NETWORK INPUT MESSAGES

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Illumination dimming level IPC Used to command illumination level of the Infotainment Controller Area Network (I-CAN) modules.
BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) NETWORK INPUT MESSAGES

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Illumination dimming level IPC Used to command hard-wired illumination sources. Also a gateway message to Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) modules.
DRIVER DOOR MODULE (DDM), PASSENGER DOOR MODULE (PDM) AND IMAGE PROCESSING MODULE - B (IPM-B)

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Illumination dimming level BCM Used to command illumination level of the Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) modules.
HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) MODULE

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Illumination dimming level IPC Used to command the illumination level of the HVAC module.