Serial Data Power Mode

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Serial Data Power Mode
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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 body control module (BCM). The PMM receives 3 signals/circuits from the ignition switch. These are the Unlock (IGN0), Run/Crank (IGN1) and Accessory (ACC) ignition switch signals/circuits.

To determine the correct power mode the PMM uses:

  • The state of these signals/circuits, either switch closed (B+ = 1) or switch open (open = 0)
  • The sequence of switch closures received by the PMM
  • The status of the engine run flag

The table below indicates the modes detected and transmitted by the PMM:

Body Control System Description and Operation

Power Mode Selected/Expected Engine Run Flag Serial Data Sampled Ignition Signal State Look Up Table Contents Key-In Sense
Accessory Run/Crank (IGN1) Unlock (IGN0) DTC Set Power Mode State
OFF 0 0 0 0 0 OFF-AWAKE NA
OFF 1 0 0 0 0 OFF-AWAKE NA
RAP 1 0 0 1 to 0 0 RAP NA
RAP 0 0 0 1 to 0 0 RAP NA
RAP-UNLOCK 0 1 to 0 0 1 0 RAP-UNLOCK NA
RAP-UNLOCK 1 0 0 1 0 RAP-UNLOCK NA
UNLOCK 0 0 0 0 to 1 0 UNLOCK NA
UNLOCK 1 0 0 1 0 UNLOCK NA
ACCESSORY 0 1 0 1 0 ACCESSORY NA
RUN 1 1 1 1 0 RUN NA
RUN 0 1 1 1 0 RUN NA
CRANK 0 0 1 1 0 CRANK NA
OFF  OFF-AWAKE  Key Not In 
RAP  RAP  Key In 
ACCESSORY  ACCESSORY  Key In 
RUN  RUN  Key In 
RUN  RUN  Key In 
RUN  1  RUN  Key In 
RUN  RUN  Key In 
RUN  RUN  Key In 
RUN  RUN  Key In 
Bold  text indicates a DTC setting situation.
1 DTC sets after one minute in this situation.
RENDER: 1.0x

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