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Network Message Chart

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Module Network Input Messages APIM 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Climate control status HVAC control module This message contains the HVAC status.

Module Network Input Messages PCM 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
HVAC A/C request HVAC control module This message requests the A/C electric compressor to be engaged.
A/C electric compressor enable request (HEV) SOBDMC This message requests the A/C electric compressor to be engaged.
Evaporator temperature BCM This message contains the evaporator temperature.
Sun Load Sensor Data HVAC control module This message contains the sunload sensor information.

Module Network Input Messages HVAC Control Module 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
A/C electric compressor temperature status ACCM This message contains the A/C electric compressor temperature status.
Ambient air temperature PCM This message contains raw value from the ambient air temperature sensor.
Climate control requests APIM This message contains both the climate control system voice commands as well as all climate control system touch screen inputs.
Evaporator temperature BCM This message contains the evaporator temperature.

Module Network Input Messages ACCM 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
A/C electric compressor enable request (HEV) SOBDMC This message requests the A/C electric compressor to be engaged.
Ignition status BCM This message sends ignition status to the A/C electric compressor for remote start and voltage/power consumption.
Vehicle configuration data BCM This message informs the ACCM of the available systems which can affect the A/C electric compressor operation.

Module Network Input Messages SOBDMC (also known as TCM) 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
HVAC A/C request HVAC control module This message requests the A/C electric compressor to be engaged in response to HVAC control panel settings.
Climate Control Data HVAC control module This message informs the SOBDMC of the recirculation/air flow estimate, cabin ambient air temperature, evaporator temperature to help determine the A/C electric compressor output.
A/C electric compressor input power ACCM This message informs the SOBDMC of the voltage received by the A/C electric compressor.
A/C electric compressor temperature status ACCM This message sends the A/C electric compressor internal temperature.
Ignition status BCM This message sends ignition status to the SOBDMC for remote start and voltage/power consumption.
Vehicle configuration data BCM This message informs the SOBDMC of the available systems which can affect the A/C electric compressor ACCM operation.