Body Control Module (BCM)

The body control module (BCM) is a class 2 device. It communicates with the powertrain control module (PCM) and the instrument panel cluster (IPC) for electrical power management (EPM) operation. The BCM determines the output of the generator and sends the information to the PCM for control of the generator field control circuit. It monitors the generator field duty cycle signal circuit information sent from the PCM for control of the generator. It monitors a battery current sensor, the battery positive voltage circuit, and estimated battery temperature to determine battery state-of-charge (SOC). The BCM performs idle boost and load management operations.