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Network Message Charts

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System Diagram 

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Network Message Chart 

SCCM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Vehicle speed PCM The PCM sends this message to the SCCM. The SCCM in turn sends this data to the windshield wiper motor. The windshield wiper motor uses this data for the speed sensitive wiper feature.
Rain sense ON/OFF IPC This message toggles the rain sense feature on or off.
Courtesy wipe ON/OFF IPC This message toggles the rain sense feature on or off.

BCM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Wiper motor status SCCM This message is used by the BCM to determine if the exterior lamps need to be turned on/off for the wiper activated exterior lamps feature.