Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Module, Display Screen (DSM): Operation
The Display Screen Module (DSM) receives fused B+ from the interior Power Distribution Center (PDC) and is supplied by a ground eyelet secured to the instrument panel carrier behind the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). In addition, the DSM status is broadcast over the Controller Area Network - Interior High Speed (CAN-IHS) data bus to be used by the radio when the radio sends a CAN message for the status of the DSM.
The radio receives touchscreen signals via the Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) wire harness that connects directly between the radio and DSM. The DSM communicates via a hardwired backchannel protocol with the radio over the LVDS wire harness.
The DSM provides all of the functions of the radio with integral touchscreen. Unlike a radio with an integral touchscreen, the DSM is disassociated from the radio and connected by an LVDS wire harness.
The DSM receives vehicle configuration and network configuration information from the vehicle configuration management system via the CAN-IHS data bus. Any diagnostic or loss of communication states are also sent via the CAN-IHS data bus.
Hardwired Inputs
- Video data from radio
Hardwired Outputs
- LVDS backchannel touchscreen messages to radio
CAN-IHS Inputs
- Vehicle configuration from Body Control Module (BCM)
- Network configuration from BCM
- Disable diagnostics on CAN
- Disable loss of communication on CAN
- Requested display intensity from radio
- Display status
- Battery voltage from BCM
CAN-IHS Outputs
- Remote display status
- Remote display controls data
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.