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Drivers Assistance System Module (DASM)
2024 Dodge and Ram 1500 TRXSECTION Drivers Assistance System Module (DASM)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DRIVERS ASSISTANCE SYSTEM MODULE (DASM)
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The DASM detects the following signals that are general requirements for system functionality:
- Ignition ON, time since last ON value determined from the BCM
- 12v battery from the BCM
- Wheel speed sensor values from the ABS module to determine if the vehicle is in standstill or in motion
- Steering wheel angle values from the SCCM
- Engine configuration information from the PCM
- Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APPS) actual value
- If equipped, vehicle ride height information from the Active Stabilizer Control Module (ASCM) for vertical radar alignment determination
- ESC active signal from the ABS module indicating that ESC is able to provide braking during ACC with Stop and GO operation
Inputs
- BSM warning system and configuration inputs
- ITBM trailer status and brake switch input
- Internal DASM signal for camera or radar blocked
- ABS module input for braking status
- ABS module input for yaw rates
- ABS module input vehicle acceleration
- ABS module input brake torque
- ABS module input brake intervention active
- ABS module wheel speed data
- ABS module vehicle speed data
- ABS module brake pedal status
- ABS module EPB status
- ABS module active brake event
- PCM Cruise Control override
- PCM engine torque status and management requests
- PCM accelerator pedal position status
- PCM RPM status
- PCM transmission torque status
- PCM engine configuration information
- PCM Engine Stop Start (ESS) status, if equipped
- SCCM turn signal active
- Internal radar and camera communications
- BCM battery voltage
- BCM commanded ignition state
- BCM ignition off timing
- BCM vehicle configuration information
- BCM ambient air temperature
- BCM wiper system status
- BCM driver door ajar signal
- TCM transmission limp mode status
- TCM PRND status
- TCM target and current gear
- IPC speedometer unit; miles
- ASCM suspension ride height information
- DTCM transfer case status
- SCCM steering wheel angle
- ORC driver seat belt buckle status
- CSWC Cruise Control switch status and requests
Outputs
- ACC system state to multiple BUS nodes
- ACC message requests to the IPC
- ACC set speed status to the IPC
- ACC visual and audio warning enable requests to the IPC and Radio
- Vehicle speed actual, desired and set values to the TCM
- Transmission max gear range to the ABS module
- ACC system configuration requests to the ABS module and PCM
- Engine management requests to support ACC operation
- Brake prefill request to the ABS module
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.