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Circuit/System Description

Circuit Description
5 V Reference Regulated voltage supplied by the control module.
Signal The control module input circuit has an internal resistance connected to 5 V.
Low Reference Grounded through the control module.
Component Description
B18 Battery Current Sensor The electronics inside the sensor inductively measure the current in and out of the battery and produce an analog signal.
K9 Body Control Module Depending on the version, the control module can support different functions:
  • Exterior Illumination
  • Interior Illumination
  • Immobilizer Function
  • Windshield Wiper
  • Rear Wiper
  • Windshield Washer
  • Rear Window Washer
  • Rear Defogger
  • Horn
  • Power Window Control
  • Steering Wheel Controls
  • Mirror Heating
  • Central Door Locking
  • Power Mode Control

The control module also reads various switches and sensors and makes their values available via serial data.

The sensor measures the amount of current flowing to or from the battery, and supplies a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal to the K9.

The control module K9 uses the information from the sensor to determine the battery state of charge.