Principles Of Operation

2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6LSECTION Principles Of Operation



Reversing Lamps

Principles of Operation

NOTE: The Smart Junction Box (SJB) is also known as the Generic Electronic Module (GEM).

The SJB receives transmission gear status from the PCM through the Instrument Cluster (IC) gateway, over the communication network. When a message is sent over the communication network stating the transmission is in REVERSE (R), the SJB energizes an internal relay which supplies voltage to the reversing lamps.

The PCM sets DTCs if there are any concerns with the input from the Transmission Range (TR) sensor.

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