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Component Description

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Part name Description
BCM The BCM monitors the lighting switch position with the combination switch reading function. The BCM requests, via CAN communication, that the IPDM E/R activate the tail lamp relay.
IPDM E/R The IPDM E/R activates the tail lamp relay based on inputs received from the BCM via the CAN communication network.
Combination meter (illumination control switch) The illumination control switch is a part of the combination meter. The combination meter controls illumination intensity by varying ground to the illumination lamps based on the illumination control switch position.
Combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) The combination switch provides input to the BCM about the lighting switch position.