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CAN Module Communication Message Chart

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Broadcast Message Originating Module Network Type Receiving Module(s)
A/C clutch engagement request HVAC module MS-CAN
  • IPC
A/C clutch engagement request (gateway) IPC HS-CAN
  • PCM
A/C clutch engagement status PCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
A/C clutch engagement status (gateway) IPC MS-CAN
  • HVAC module
A/C recirculation mode request PCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
A/C recirculation mode request (gateway) IPC MS-CAN
  • HVAC module
ABS event in progress ABS module HS-CAN
  • PCM
  • RCM
ABS Roll Stability Control (RSC®) chime malfunction status ABS module HS-CAN
  • IPC
ABS warning indicator request ABS module HS-CAN
  • IPC
  • RCM
Accelerator pedal position PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • IPC
Accelerometer and yaw sensor data ABS module HS-CAN
  • IPC
  • PSCM
Accelerometer and yaw sensor data (gateway) IPC MS-CAN
  • GPSM
Accessory delay status SJB MS-CAN
  • ACM
  • BCM-B
  • FCIM
  • FDIM
Airbag deployment eCall confirmation APIM HS-CAN
  • RCM
Airbag deployment eCall notification RCM HS-CAN
  • APIM
Airbag deployment event data record PCM HS-CAN
  • RCM
Airbag deployment status RCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
  • OCSM
  • PCM
Airbag deployment status (gateway) IPC MS-CAN
  • SJB
Airbag warning indicator request RCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Airbag warning indicator status IPC HS-CAN
  • RCM
Ambient lighting color IPC MS-CAN
  • BCM-B
Ambient lighting dimming level IPC MS-CAN
  • BCM-B
Ambient lighting status BCM-B MS-CAN
  • IPC
Ambient temperature, inferred PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • IPC
Autolamp delay command IPC MS-CAN
  • SJB
Autolamp delay status SJB MS-CAN
  • IPC
Autolock command IPC MS-CAN
  • SJB
Autolock status SJB MS-CAN
  • IPC
Auto-unlock command IPC MS-CAN
  • SJB
Auto-unlock status SJB MS-CAN
  • IPC
Average fuel economy data IPC MS-CAN
  • ACM
Average fuel economy reset request (navigation) ACM MS-CAN
  • IPC
Axle ratio PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
Barometric pressure PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • IPC
Barometric pressure (gateway) IPC MS-CAN
  • SJB
Belt-Minder® warning status RCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Belt-Minder® programming request RCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Brake (red) warning indicator request ABS module HS-CAN
  • IPC
  • RCM
Brake fluid level low SJB MS-CAN
  • IPC
Brake fluid level low (gateway) IPC HS-CAN
  • ABS module
Brake lamp switch status PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • IPC
Charging system status PCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Charging system warning indicator request PCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
  • PSCM
Compass display data IPC MS-CAN
  • ACM
  • FDIM
Compass zone and calibration status IPC MS-CAN
  • ACM
  • FDIM
Convertible top position status BCM-B MS-CAN
  • HVAC module
Decklid ajar status SJB MS-CAN
  • IPC
Door ajar status SJB MS-CAN
  • IPC
Door lock command SJB MS-CAN
  • BCM-B
Door lock command source SJB MS-CAN
  • BCM-B
Engine coolant temperature PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • IPC
Engine coolant temperature (gateway) IPC MS-CAN
  • HVAC module
Engine fail-safe cooling mode status PCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Engine fail-safe Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) warning indicator request PCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) request PCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Engine off timer PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • IPC
Engine off timer (gateway) IPC MS-CAN
  • HVAC module
Engine RPM PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • IPC
  • PSCM
Engine RPM (gateway) IPC MS-CAN
  • APIM
  • HVAC module
Engine torque data PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • APIM
Engine torque reduction request ABS module HS-CAN
  • PCM
Engine turbocharger boost PCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Engine type PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • IPC
English/metric display (navigation) ACM MS-CAN
  • IPC
English/metric mode IPC MS-CAN
  • ACM
  • HVAC module
Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) button press data FCIM MS-CAN
  • ACM
  • APIM
  • IPC
Fuel cap off indicator request PCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Fuel flow data PCM HS-CAN
  • APIM
  • IPC
Fuel level (instant) IPC HS-CAN
  • PCM
Fuel level status IPC MS-CAN
  • ACM
Fuel level status IPC HS-CAN
  • APIM
Global Positioning System (GPS) data Global Positioning System Module (GPSM) MS-CAN
  • APIM
Headlamp high beam indicator request SJB MS-CAN
  • IPC
Headlamp low beam status SJB MS-CAN
  • IPC
Headlamps on warning chime command SJB MS-CAN
  • IPC
Hood ajar status SJB MS-CAN
  • IPC
HVAC button status FCIM MS-CAN
  • HVAC module
HVAC button status, navigation Audio Control Module (ACM) ACM MS-CAN
  • HVAC module
HVAC indicator status HVAC module MS-CAN
  • ACM
  • FCIM
HVAC module display data HVAC module MS-CAN
  • ACM
  • FDIM
HVAC voice request ACM MS-CAN
  • HVAC module
Ignition switch position SJB MS-CAN
  • ACM
  • APIM
  • BCM-B
  • FCIM
  • FDIM
  • GPSM
  • HVAC module
  • IPC
Ignition switch position (gateway) IPC HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • PCM
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) programming request IPC MS-CAN
  • SJB
IKT programming status SJB MS-CAN
  • IPC
Illuminated exit status SJB MS-CAN
  • BCM-B
Instrument illumination level SJB MS-CAN
  • ACM
  • BCM-B
  • FCIM
  • FDIM
  • HVAC module
  • IPC
Interior courtesy lamp battery saver status SJB MS-CAN
  • BCM-B
Interior courtesy lamp delay status SJB MS-CAN
  • BCM-B
Interior courtesy lamp door status SJB MS-CAN
  • BCM-B
Interior courtesy lamp illuminated entry status SJB MS-CAN
  • BCM-B
Key-in-ignition status SJB MS-CAN
  • ACM
  • APIM
Key-in-ignition warning chime command SJB MS-CAN
  • IPC
Low odometer status IPC MS-CAN
  • HVAC module
  • SJB
Manual transmission clutch top travel switch status PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
Manual transmission upshift indicator request PCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Navigation rolling wheel count ABS module HS-CAN
  • IPC
Navigation rolling wheel count (gateway) IPC MS-CAN
  • ACM
  • GPSM
Occupant Classification System (OCS) calibration data OCSM HS-CAN
  • RCM
OCS fault status OCSM HS-CAN
  • RCM
OCS sensor data OCSM HS-CAN
  • RCM
OCS serial number OCSM HS-CAN
  • RCM
Odometer rolling count PCM HS-CAN
  • APIM
  • IPC
Park brake chime request SJB MS-CAN
  • IPC
Park brake status SJB MS-CAN
  • ACM
  • IPC
Park brake status (gateway) IPC HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • PCM
Park lamp status SJB MS-CAN
  • ACM
  • FCIM
  • FDIM
  • HVAC module
  • IPC
Passenger seat belt buckle status RCM HS-CAN
  • OCSM
Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) security data IPC HS-CAN
  • PCM
PATS security data PCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
PATS security data IPC MS-CAN
  • SJB
Perimeter alarm chime request SJB MS-CAN
  • IPC
Perimeter alarm courtesy lamp status SJB MS-CAN
  • BCM-B
Perimeter alarm event trigger source SJB MS-CAN
  • IPC
Perimeter alarm inclination armed status SJB MS-CAN
  • BCM-B
Perimeter alarm inclination sensor status BCM-B MS-CAN
  • SJB
Perimeter alarm inclination/intrusion sensor fault BCM-B MS-CAN
  • IPC
Perimeter alarm intrusion armed status SJB MS-CAN
  • BCM-B
Perimeter alarm intrusion sensor status BCM-B MS-CAN
  • SJB
PSCM fault status PSCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Restraints Control Module (RCM) serial number RCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • OCSM
Remote start status SJB MS-CAN
  • APIM
Seat belt indicator request RCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Seat belt warning chime request RCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Seat belt warning chime status IPC HS-CAN
  • RCM
Slow vehicle speed puddle lamp status SJB MS-CAN
  • BCM-B
Speed control indicator status PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • IPC
Stability control event in progress ABS module HS-CAN
  • PCM
  • RCM
Stability control indicator status ABS module HS-CAN
  • IPC
  • RCM
Stability control message center text ABS module HS-CAN
  • IPC
Steering wheel angle PSCM HS-CAN
  • ABS Module
  • RCM
Steering wheel angle offset ABS module HS-CAN
  • PSCM
Tire revolutions per mile PCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Tire size information ABS module HS-CAN
  • IPC
  • PCM
Tire size information (gateway) IPC MS-CAN
  • ACM
  • GPSM
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) indicator command SJB MS-CAN
  • APIM
  • IPC
TPMS sensor status SJB MS-CAN
  • APIM
TPMS system status SJB MS-CAN
  • APIM
  • IPC
TPMS tire pressure data SJB MS-CAN
  • APIM
Traction control disable switch status ABS module HS-CAN
  • IPC
Traction control event in progress ABS module HS-CAN
  • PCM
  • RCM
Transmission malfunction indicator request PCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Transmission overdrive cancel status PCM HS-CAN
  • IPC
Transmission selector (PRNDL) status PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • IPC
  • RCM
Transmission selector (PRNDL) status (gateway) IPC MS-CAN
  • ACM
  • BCM-B
  • GPSM
  • SJB
Transmission shift in progress PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS
Transmission type PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • IPC
Turn signal command SJB MS-CAN
  • IPC
Turn signal outage, LR BCM-B MS-CAN
  • SJB
Turn signal outage, RR BCM-B MS-CAN
  • SJB
Turn signal sequential command SJB MS-CAN
  • BCM-B
Vehicle speed PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • IPC
  • OCSM
Vehicle speed (gateway) IPC MS-CAN
  • ACM
  • APIM
  • BCM-B
  • GPSM
  • HVAC module
  • SJB
Vehicle type information PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • APIM
  • IPC
Vehicle type information (gateway) IPC MS-CAN
  • ACM
  • HVAC module
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) information PCM HS-CAN
  • ABS module
  • APIM
  • IPC
  • OCSM
  • RCM
VIN information (gateway) IPC MS-CAN
  • APIM
  • ACM
  • HVAC module
  • SJB
Wheel speed data ABS module HS-CAN
  • PCM
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