Dash Integration Module (DIM)

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, RWDSECTION Dash Integration Module (DIM)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Dash Integration Module (DIM) functions include:

  • A/C refrigerant low temperature sensor signal
  • Air conditioning orifice solenoid control
  • Instrument illumination control
  • Control of headlights and exterior lights
  • Control power control
  • Daytime Running Lights (DRL) relay control
  • Flash to pass signal
  • Headlights on w/wipers signal
  • Headlights switch signal
  • Horn relay control
  • Interior lights dimming
  • Power moding control over Class 2 serial data line
  • Reverse lockout solenoid control
  • Storage of clock settings and sending a class 2 message in response to requests from other modules
  • Steering wheel controls
DIM is able to control or perform all DIM functions in wake-up state. DIM enters sleep state when active control or monitoring of system functions has stopped and DIM has become idle again. DIM must detect certain wake-up inputs before entering wake-up state. DIM monitors for these inputs during sleep state, where DIM is able to detect switch transitions that cause DIM to wake-up when activated or deactivated. Multiple switch inputs are needed to sense both insertion of ignition key and power mode requested. This allows DIM to enter a sleep state when key is IN or OUT of ignition. DIM will enter a wake-up state if any wake-up inputs are detected:
  • Activity on serial data line
  • Detection of a battery disconnect and reconnect
  • Headlights are on
  • Ignition is turned to RUN position
  • Key-in-ignition switch
  • Park lights are on
DIM will enter a sleep state when all conditions exist:
  • Ignition switch is in OFF position
  • No activity exists on serial data line
  • No outputs are commanded
  • No delay timers are actively counting
  • No wake-up inputs are present
If all conditions are met, DIM will enter a low power/sleep condition. This condition indicates DIM, which is PMM of vehicle, has sent an OFF-ASLEEP message to all systems on serial data link.

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