System Overview: Signals

2017 Volvo S60 T5 Inscription, FWDSECTION Signals

The table below summarizes the input signals to and output signals from the Side Obstacle Detection Control Module Left (SODL) and Side Obstacle Detection Control Module Right (SODR). The signal types are divided into directly connected signals and CAN communication. The illustration below displays the same information with the Volvo component designations.

NOTE:

The control modules are on an Extended CAN and communicate with other control modules via the Central Electronic Module (CEM). 

Input signals Output signals
Directly connected:  Directly connected: 
Via CAN communication:  Via CAN communication: 
  • Central Electronic Module (CEM) (4/56)
  • Climate Control Module (CCM) (4/6)
  • Supplemental restraint system module (SRS) (4/9)
  • Brake control module (BCM) (4/16)
  • Engine Control Module (ECM) (4/46)
  • Transmission control module (TCM) (4/28)
  • Steering wheel angle sensor module (SAS) (4/68)
  • Trailer Module (TRM) (4/110) (accessory)
  • Parking Assistance Module (PAM) (4/86)
  • Driver door module (DDM) (3/126)
  • Passenger door module (PDM) (3/127)
  • Infotainment Head Unit (IHU) (4/185) or Infotainment Control Module (ICM) (3/281)
  • Driver Information Module (DIM) (5/1)
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