Safety Warning
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Communications Network: Notes
Vehicle communication utilizes both medium and high speed controller area network (CAN) communications. CAN is used for many modules to communicate with each other on a common network. CAN in-vehicle networking is a method for transferring data among distributed electronic modules using a serial data bus. Without serial networking, intermodule communication requires dedicated, point to point wiring resulting in bulky, expensive, complex, and difficult to install wiring harnesses. Applying a serial data network reduces the number of wires, thereby combining the signals on a single network. Information is sent to the individual control modules that control each function.
The vehicle has 2 module communication networks:
- Medium speed (MS) CAN
- High speed (HS) CAN
Both networks are connected to the data link connector (DLC), located under the dash. This makes diagnosis and testing of these systems easier by allowing one scan tool to be able to diagnose and control any module on both networks from one connector. The DLC can be found under the instrument panel between the steering column and the audio control module (ACM).
| Module Name | Network Type | Termination Module |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory protocol interface module (APIM) (if equipped) | HS-CAN MS-CAN |
No No |
| Audio control module (ACM) | MS-CAN | No |
| Audio digital signal processing (DSP) module (if equipped) | MS-CAN | No |
| ABS module | HS-CAN | No |
| Driver door module (DDM) (if equipped) | MS-CAN | No |
| Driver seat module (DSM) (if equipped) | MS-CAN | No |
| Heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) module (if equipped) | MS-CAN | No |
| Dual climate control seat module (DCSM) (if equipped) | MS-CAN | No |
| 4X4 control module (if equipped) | HS-CAN | No |
| Instrument cluster (IC) (gateway module) | HS-CAN MS-CAN |
Yes Yes |
| Occupant classification system module (OCSM) | HS-CAN | No |
| PCM | HS-CAN | Yes |
| Restraints control module (RCM) | HS-CAN | No |
| Smart junction box (SJB) | MS-CAN | Yes |
| Satellite digital audio receiver system (SDARS) module (if equipped) | MS-CAN | No |
| Transmission control module (TCM) | HS-CAN | No |
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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.