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Network Message Chart

Module Network Input Messages APIM 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Climate control button status FCIM This message contains the climate control button status.

Module Network Input Messages FCIM 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
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.
A/C clutch status PCM This message contains the status of the A/C compressor clutch.

Module Network Input Messages PCM 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
HVAC A/C request FCIM This message requests the A/C compressor to be engaged.
Evaporator temperature FCIM This message contains the evaporator temperature. The PCM uses the evaporator temperature to determine the A/C compressor output.