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Network Message Chart

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MODULE NETWORK INPUT MESSAGES - PCM (DATC WITHOUT SONY® SOUND)

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
A/C request HVAC module This message requests the A/C compressor clutch to be engaged.
Evaporator temperature BCM This message contains the evaporator temperature. The PCM uses the evaporator temperature to cycle the A/C compressor clutch.
MODULE NETWORK INPUT MESSAGES - HVAC MODULE (DATC WITHOUT SONY® SOUND)

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Remote start status BCM This message contains the climate control system controls request for remote start.
A/C clutch status PCM This message contains the A/C compressor clutch status.
Evaporator temperature BCM This message contains the evaporator temperature. The PCM uses the evaporator temperature to cycle the A/C compressor clutch.
Ambient air temperature PCM This message contains raw value from the ambient air temperature sensor.
MODULE NETWORK INPUT MESSAGES - APIM (DATC WITH SONY® SOUND)

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Climate control status HVAC module This message contains the HVAC status.
MODULE NETWORK INPUT MESSAGES - PCM (DATC WITH SONY® SOUND)

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
A/C request HVAC module This message requests the A/C compressor clutch to be engaged.
Evaporator temperature BCM This message contains the evaporator temperature. The PCM uses the evaporator temperature to cycle the A/C compressor clutch.
MODULE NETWORK INPUT MESSAGES - HVAC MODULE (DATC WITH SONY® SOUND)

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Climate control requests APIM This message contains both the climate control system voice commands as well as all climate control system touch screen inputs.
Remote start status BCM This message contains the climate control system controls request for remote start.
Evaporator temperature BCM This message contains the evaporator temperature. The PCM uses the evaporator temperature to cycle the A/C compressor clutch.
A/C clutch status PCM This message contains the A/C compressor clutch status.
Ambient air temperature PCM This message contains raw value from the ambient air temperature sensor.