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Network Message Charts

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Module Network Input Messages - PCM (DATC without Sony ® Sound) 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
A/C request HVAC Control 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 engage/disengage the A/C compressor clutch.

Module Network Input Messages - HVAC Control Module (DATC without Sony ® Sound) 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
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.
Evaporator temperature BCM This message contains the evaporator temperature. The PCM uses the evaporator temperature to engage/disengage the A/C compressor clutch.
Remote start status BCM This message contains the climate control system controls request for remote start.

Module Network Input Messages - APIM (DATC with Sony ® Sound) 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Climate control status HVAC Control Module This message contains the HVAC mode status for the mode indicators.

Module Network Input Messages - PCM (DATC with Sony ® Sound) 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
A/C request HVAC Control 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 engage/disengage the A/C compressor clutch.

Module Network Input Messages - HVAC Control Module (DATC without Sony ® Sound) 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
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.
Evaporator temperature BCM This message contains the evaporator temperature. The PCM uses the evaporator temperature to engage/disengage the A/C compressor clutch.
Remote start status BCM This message contains the climate control system controls request for remote start.