MS-CAN Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer, 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and 2009 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The MS-CAN communicates using bussed messages. The MS-CAN has an unshielded twisted pair cable, data bus (+) and data bus (-) circuits. In addition to scan tool communication, this network allows sharing of information between all modules on the network.
The MS-CAN is a medium speed communication network used for the following modules:
- SJB
- Accessory protocol interface module (APIM)
- Audio control module (ACM)
- Instrument cluster (IC)
- Driver seat module (DSM) (if equipped)
- Rear entertainment module (RETM) (if equipped)
- Heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) module (if equipped)
- Parking aid module (PAM) (if equipped)
- Satellite digital audio receiver system (SDARS) module (if equipped)
- Power running board (PRB) module (if equipped)