Network Message Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
PCM Network Input Messages
| Broadcast Message | Originating Module | Message Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| PATS start request target data | BCM | This is a request from the BCM for the PCM ID. The request is part of the PATS process of the BCM to check the PCM ID with the ID stored in the BCM. |
BCM Network Input Messages
| Broadcast Message | Originating Module | Message Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| PATS status enable/disable target data | PCM | This is a response from the PCM to the BCM request. The BCM compares the PCM ID to the ID stored within the BCM. If the PCM ID response is correct, the vehicle is allowed to start. |