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Climate Control System - Vehicles With: Electronic Manual Temperature Control(EMTC) - System Operation and Component Description

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System Operation 

Network Message Charts

Module Network Input Messages Powertrain Control Module(PCM) 

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

Module Network Input Messages HVAC control module 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
A/C clutch status PCM This message contains the status of the A/C compressor clutch.
Ambient air temperature PCM This message contains the filtered ambient air temperature information.

The HVAC control module also includes:

For additional climate control description and operation, refer to Climate Control