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Can Communication Signals Control

By interchanging information between control modules such as the TCM, ECM, ABSCM & H/U, etc., the modules are controlled in accordance with the vehicle's driving conditions.

In CAN (Controller Area Network) communication, each control module is connected with 2 lines and a large amount of information is interchanged through such a small number of wiring. Each control module sends and receives information and reads only the necessary information for its own purpose.

Main signals sent and received for transmission control 

CAN COMMUNICATION SIGNALS CONTROL CHART

  TCM ECM ABSCM&H/U Body integrated unit Combination meter
Sports mode switch-cum-manual mode switch signal IN     OUT  
Upshift signal (manual mode) IN     OUT  
Downshift signal (manual mode) IN     OUT  
Brake switch signal IN     OUT  
ABS signal IN   OUT    
ENG AT cooperation signal IN OUT      
  OUT IN      
Range position signal OUT IN   IN/OUT IN
AT warning light signal (SPORT indicator light) OUT     IN/OUT IN
Sports shift warning buzzer signal OUT     IN/OUT IN
AWD warning light signal Also used as FWD indicator light signal OUT     IN/OUT IN
IN: received
OUT: sent