BCM Awake/Sleep States
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The body control module (BCM) is able to control or perform all of the BCM functions in the awake state. The BCM enters the sleep state when active control or normal monitoring of system functions has stopped and a time limit has passed. The BCM must detect certain wake-up inputs before entering the awake state. The BCM monitors for these inputs during the sleep state.
The BCM will enter the awake state if any of the following wake-up inputs are detected:
- Activity on the serial data line
- Detection of a battery reconnect
- Any door open signal
- Headlamps ON
- Key-in-ignition
- Ignition ON
- Park lamps ON
- Keyless entry or remote start message
The BCM will enter a sleep state when all of the following conditions exist:
- The ignition switch is OFF, key out.
- No activity exists on the serial data line.
- No outputs are commanded.
- No delay timers are actively counting.
- No wake-up inputs are present.
If all these conditions are met, the BCM will enter a low power or sleep condition.