MS-CAN Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The MS-CAN communicates using bussed messages. The MS-CAN has an unshielded twisted pair cable, data bus (+) and data bus (-) circuits. In addition to scan tool communication, this network allows sharing of information between all modules on the network.
The MS-CAN is a medium speed communication network used for the following modules:
- Audio control module (ACM)
- Front controls interface module (FCIM)
- Front display interface module (FDIM)
- Heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) module
- Instrument cluster (IC)
- Satellite digital audio receiver system (SDARS) module
- Smart junction box (SJB)