Functional Description - Body Control Module (BCM)

The BCM is the gateway for all bus communications needing to be gated from one bus network to a different bus network. This grants the modules on different busses the ability to interact with each other. If the Local Interface Network (LIN) or CAN bus communications go down, the BCM will set the appropriate DTCs and display Signal Not Available (SNA) values.

The Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) communicates with the BCM through a LIN bus circuit. The BCM collects information relating to battery state of charge, temperature and electrical loads on the battery from the IBS. This information is broadcast over the bus networks to other modules, including the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) which uses this information to control and monitor the charging system.