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Network Message Chart

BCM NETWORK INPUT MESSAGES

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
PATS status enable/disable target data PCM The PCM sends the BCM a challenge request for a valid ID.
IA key status RFA module Provide the BCM with the passive key data. The data contains information such as if a passive key has been detected, how many were detected, battery status and if it is a programmed key.
IA system status RFA module The response from the BCM request for the RFA module ID. If the RFA module ID response is incorrect, then the PATS prevents the engine from starting.
PCM NETWORK INPUT MESSAGES

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
PATS start request target data BCM The response from the BCM supplying the PCM challenge ID. If the BCM ID response is incorrect, then the PATS prevents the engine from starting.
RFA MODULE NETWORK INPUT MESSAGES

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Intelligent Access (IA) request target data BCM A request for the RFA module ID.
Door status BCM Used by the RFA module to determine if it should search the interior of the vehicle for a passive key. It searches for a key if any door or liftgate/luggage compartment lid is opened and then closed.