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Network Message Chart

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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/light 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.

BCM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Illumination dimming level IPC Used to command non-networked illumination sources. Also a gateway message to MS-CAN modules.

DDM, PDM and IPMB Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Illumination dimming level IPC Used to command illumination level of the MS-CAN modules.

HVAC Module, (DATC) Network Input Messages 

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