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Network Message Chart

BCM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
PATS start request target data PCM The PCM sends the BCM and the ABS module a challenge request for a valid ID.
RKE data RTM The RTM sends the BCM programmed passive key information.

IPC Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Vehicle mode BCM Used by the IPC to display "No Key Detected" when the START/STOP button is pressed and no programmed key is detected within the vehicle.

PCM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
PATS control command BCM The response from the BCM supplying the PCM target 1 challenge ID. If the BCM ID response is incorrect, then PATS prevents the vehicle from starting.
PATS sub-target command PCM The response from the ABS module supplying the PCM challenge ID. If the ABS module ID response is incorrect, then PATS prevents the vehicle from starting.

ABS Module Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Immobilizer target 1 function PCM The immobilizer sub-target function sends a response message to the target 1 challenge message from the PCM.