The body control system consists of the following 3 modules:
• | The dash integration module (DIM) |
• | The instrument panel integration module (IPM) |
• | The rear integration module (RIM) |
Each of the 3 body control modules integrate a number of functional
systems under the control of a single module. Each of the modules are connected
to the Class 2 serial data line; many control signals are implemented
by Class 2 messages.
Dash Integration Module (DIM)
The DIM is wired to the class 2 serial data line. The various
DIM input and output circuits are described in the corresponding functional
areas as indicated on the DIM electrical schematics.
The DIM functions include the following:
• | Control of headlights and exterior lamps. |
• | Interior lamps incandescent dimming. |
• | Lamps On signal with wiper/washer. |
• | Power moding control over class 2 serial data line. |
• | Steering wheel controls. |
• | Storage of the clock settings and, sending a message out on the
class 2 serial data circuit in response to requests from other modules. |
Serial Data Power Mode
On vehicles that have several control modules connected by serial data
circuits, one module is the power mode master (PMM). On this vehicle the
PMM is the DIM. The PMM receives 4 signals from the ignition switch.
To determine the correct power mode the PMM uses the following circuits:
Fail-safe Operation
Since the operation of the vehicle systems depends on the power mode,
there is a fail-safe plan in place should the PMM fail to send a power mode
message. The fail-safe plan covers those modules using exclusively
serial data control of power mode as well as those modules with
discrete ignition signal inputs.
Serial Data Messages
The modules that depend exclusively on serial data messages for power
modes stay in the state dictated by the last valid PMM message until they
can check for the engine run flag status on the serial data circuits.
If the PMM fails, the modules monitor the serial data circuit for
the engine run flag serial data. If the engine run flag serial
data is True, indicating that the engine is running, the modules
fail-safe to RUN. In this state the modules and their subsystems
can support all operator requirements. If the engine run flag serial
data is False, indicating that the engine is not running, the modules
fail-safe to OFF-AWAKE. In this state the modules are constantly
checking for a change status message on the serial data circuits
and can respond to both local inputs and serial data inputs from
other modules on the vehicle.
Discrete Ignition Signals
Those modules that have discrete ignition signal inputs also remain
in the state dictated by the last valid PMM message received on the serial
data circuits. They then check the state of their discrete ignition
input to determine the current valid state. If the discrete ignition
input is active, battery positive voltage, the modules will fail-safe
to the RUN power mode. If the discrete ignition input is not active,
open or 0 voltage, the modules will fail-safe to OFF-AWAKE.
In this state the modules are constantly checking for a change
status message on the serial data circuits and can respond to both
local inputs and serial data inputs from other modules on the vehicle.
DIM Wake-up/Sleep States
The DIM is able to control or perform all of the DIM functions in the
wake-up state. The DIM enters the sleep state when active control or monitoring
of system functions has stopped, and the DIM has become idle again.
The DIM must detect certain wake-up inputs before entering the
wake-up state. The DIM monitors for these inputs during the sleep
state, where the DIM is able to detect switch transitions that
cause the DIM to wake-up when activated or deactivated. Multiple
switch inputs are needed in order to sense both the insertion
of the ignition key and the power mode requested. This would allow
the DIM to enter a sleep state when the key is IN or OUT of the
ignition.
The DIM will enter a wake-up state if any of the following wake-up inputs
are detected:
• | Activity on the serial data line. |
• | Detection of a battery disconnect and reconnect condition. |
• | Key-in-ignition switch. |
The DIM will enter a sleep state when all of the following conditions
exist:
• | Ignition switch is OFF. |
• | No activity exists on the serial data line. |
• | No outputs are commanded. |
• | No delay timers are actively counting. |
• | No wake-up inputs are present. |
If all these conditions are met the DIM will enter a low power or sleep
condition. This condition indicates that the DIM, which is the PMM of the
vehicle, has sent an OFF-ASLEEP message to the other systems on
the serial data line.
Instrument Panel Integration Module (IPM)
The IPM is wired to the class 2 serial data line. The various
IPM input and output circuits are described in the corresponding functional
areas as indicated on the IPM electrical schematics.
The IPM functions include the following:
• | Ambient light sensor input and twilight delay input for headlights
control. |
• | Front HVAC air delivery and temperature controls. |
• | IP dimmer switch input. |
• | Ignition switch headlight control. |
• | Interior lamps switch input. |
• | Key-in-ignition switch input from the ignition switch. |
• | Rear compartment lid release switch input. |
• | Traction control switch input. |
Rear Integration Module (RIM)
The RIM is wired to the class 2 serial data line. The various
RIM input and output circuits are described in the corresponding functional
areas as indicated on the RIM electrical schematics.
The RIM functions include the following:
• | Ajar switch and tamper switch inputs from the rear compartment
lid. |
• | Automatic level control. |
• | Cigar lighter relay control. |
• | Fuel door lock and release control. |
• | Park brake relay control. |
• | Rear compartment lid release controls. |
• | Rear defogger relay control. |
• | Retained Accessory Power (RAP) relay control. |
• | Reverse lamp relay control. |
• | Various controls for the interior lamps. |