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System Overview: Signals

The table below summarizes input and output signals to and from the upper electronic module. The signal types are divided into directly connected signals, serial communication and Control area network (CAN) communication. The illustration below displays the same information and the Volvo part numbers.

Input signals Output signals
Directly connected:  Directly connected:  (power supply unless otherwise stated)
Control signal reading lamps (x 4) Movement sensor (optional extra)
Remote control (data) Reading lamps (x 4)
Remote control (frequency) Roof lighting
Remote control (signal strength) Cargo compartment lighting
Photo sensor rear view mirror (x 2) Voltage supply signal EXT. X
  Remote control receiver
  Anti-dazzle for the rear view mirror (optional extra)
  Diodes in the rear view mirror
Via serial communication:  Via serial communication: 
Siren (optional extra) Siren (optional extra)
Sun roof (optional extra) Sun roof (optional extra)
Movement sensor (optional extra) Movement sensor (optional extra)
Rain sensor (optional extra) Rain sensor (optional extra)
Via Control area network (CAN) communication:  Via Control area network (CAN) communication: 
Central electronic module Accessory electronic module (optional extra)
Driver's door module Central electronic module
Engine control module (ECM) Driver's door module
Carphone module (optional extra) Passenger door module
Steering wheel module Carphone module (optional extra)
  Rear electronic module
Fig 1: Identifying Upper Electronic Module (UEM) Input And Output Signals
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