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Network Message Charts

System Diagram - Gauges 

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Network Message Chart - Gauges 

Module Network Input Messages - IPC 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
AWD lock torque actual PCM Input used for the AWD gauge display.
Engine coolant temperature PCM Engine temperature data used for temperature gauge indication.
Engine coolant temperature fault reporting PCM Input used to determine the quality of the engine temperature data input for the temperature gauge indication.
Engine overheat failsafe mode PCM Input used to send the temperature gauge to full hot when in failsafe cooling mode.
Engine rpm PCM Engine speed data used for tachometer indication and the low oil pressure message center warning indicator.
Ignition status BCM Ignition RUN, START and accessory states required for the IPC operating modes and fault reporting.
Vehicle speed PCM Vehicle speed data used for speedometer indication. Input used for the AWD gauge display.
Vehicle speed fault reporting PCM Input used to determines the quality of the vehicle speed data input for the speedometer indication.
Wheel torque data PCM Input used for the AWD gauge display.

System Diagram - Indicators 

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Network Message Chart - Indicators 

Module Network Input Messages - IPC 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Air bag indicator request RCM Restraints indicator lamp request used to control the air bag warning indicator.
ABS warning indicator request ABS module Input required for the ABS warning indicator.
Brake warning indicator request BCM Input from the BCM required for the brake fluid level and parking brake components of the brake warning indicator operation.
Brake (red) warning indicator request ABS module Input required from the ABS module for the ABS and EBD components of the brake warning indicator.
Engine MIL request PCM Input used for the MIL.
Fog lamp indicator request BCM Input required for the fog lamps indicator.
Headlamp high beam indicator request BCM Input required for the high beam indicator.
Ignition status BCM Ignition RUN, START and accessory states required for the IPC operating modes and fault reporting.
Parklamp status BCM Input used to trigger the lights on indicator.
Safety belt indicator request RCM Input used to control the safety belt warning indicator.
Stability-traction control indicator ABS module Input required for the stability/traction control indicator (sliding car icon).
Stability-traction control disabled (OFF) indicator ABS module Input required for the stability/traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon).
Transmission gear display actual PCM Transmission range input used for the PRNDL display.
Transmission gear display status PCM Transmission range input used for the PRNDL display.
Transmission shift mode PCM Input used to control the grade assist indicator.
Tire pressure warning indicator BCM Input required for the IPC to illuminate or flash the TPMS warning indicator.
Turn indicator command BCM RH and LH turn signal/hazard inputs required for the RH and LH turn/hazard indicator.