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PSCM Network Input Messages

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
ABS active ABS module Used to confirm the operational state of the ABS.
Ignition status BCM This message is first sent to the GWM and then to the PSCM. Used to confirm the ignition status of the vehicle.
Power pack status PCM This message is first sent to the GWM and then to the PSCM. Used to confirm the status of the operating mode; off - torque not available, on - torque not available, start in progress - torque not available or on - torque available.
Power system status BCM This message is first sent to the GWM and then to the PSCM. Used to confirm the status of the vehicle battery and charging system.
Stability control brake active ABS module Used to confirm the operational state of the stability control system.
Steering wheel angle ABS module Used to verify the validity of the steering angle sensor.
Traction control brake active ABS module Used to confirm the operational state of the traction control system.
Trailer backup assist enabled request IPC Used to enable the PSCM for PTBA operation for the trailer chosen by the driver.
Trailer backup assist switch request TRM Used to provide the current PTBA control knob position and button status; pressed, not pressed.
Trailer data IPC Used to provide the trailer data for the current active trailer. Includes the trailer identification and all the trailer measurements stored in the IPC.
Trailer speed limiting status PCM Used to provide the target sticker tracking data to the PSCM. Includes trailer angle data and the status of the IPMB ability to track the sticker.
Trailer target sticker data IPMB Used as an input to the PTBA controller in the PSCM.
Vehicle configuration information BCM This message is first sent to the GWM and then to the PSCM. Used to compare the PSCM configuration against the vehicles specific configuration (central car configuration).
Vehicle lateral acceleration ABS module Used by the PSCM for steering assist calculations.
Vehicle lateral acceleration RCM Used by the PSCM for steering assist calculations.
Vehicle longitudinal acceleration ABS module Used by the PSCM for steering assist calculations.
Vehicle speed data ABS module Used to determine the level of assist supplied to the steering gear and to validate the steering wheel component angle by comparing the rotational speeds of each wheel. The difference in the speed of each wheel is used to derive a steering angle for comparison against the EPAS motor position sensor.
Vehicle yaw rate ABS module Used by the PSCM for steering assist calculations.