Network Message Chart

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Network Message Chart
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Module Network Input Messages - BCM 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
PATS start request target data PCM The PCM sends the BCM and the ABS module a challenge request for a valid ID.
PATS start request target data SOBDMC The SOBDMC (if equipped) sends the BCM a challenge request for a valid ID.
RKE data RTM The RTM sends the BCM programmed passive key information.

Module Network Input Messages - IPC 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Vehicle mode BCM Used by the IPC to display "No Key Detected" when the START/STOP button is pressed and no programmed key is detected within the vehicle.

Module Network Input Messages - PCM 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
PATS control command BCM The response from the BCM supplying the PCM target 1 challenge ID. If the BCM ID response is incorrect, then PATS prevents the vehicle from starting.

Module Network Input Messages - SOBDMC (if equipped) 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
PATS control command BCM The response from the BCM supplying the SOBDMC target 2 challenge ID. If the BCM ID response is incorrect, then PATS prevents the vehicle from starting.

ABS Module Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Immobilizer target 1 function PCM The immobilizer subtarget function sends a response message to the target 1 challenge message from the PCM.
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