Messaged Inputs
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Pickup, 2009 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2009 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2009 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Module messaging has increased over time and is slowly becoming the standard for sending and receiving information required to operate the instrument cluster (IC). For a complete list of module messages with the message origination sources, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
Listed below is a partial list of status and information messages that the instrument cluster (IC) requires from other vehicle inputs:
- ABS
- Traction control
- Base brake system
- Brake fluid level status
- Parking brake status
- Lighting system
- LH/RH turn
- High beam
- Door ajar
- Powertrain
- Engine emission system
- Engine RPM
- Engine temperature
- O/D status
- Transmission range
- Vehicle speed
- SRS
- TPMS
- Delayed accessory