The body control system consists of the body control module (BCM), communications, and various input and outputs. Some inputs, outputs and messages require other modules to interact with the BCM. The BCM also has discrete input and output terminals to
control the vehicle's body functions. The BCM is wired to the high speed GMLAN serial data bus and the low speed GMLAN serial data bus and acts as a gateway between them.
Power Mode Master
This vehicles body control module (BCM) functions as the power mode master (PMM). The ignition switch is a low current switch with multiple discrete ignition switch signals to the PMM for determination the power mode that will be sent over the serial data
circuits to the other modules that need this information, and so the PMM will activate relays and other direct outputs of the PMM as needed. Refer to
Power Mode Description and Operation
for a complete description of
power mode functions.
Body Control Module
The various body control module (BCM) input and output circuits are described in the corresponding functional areas indicated on the BCM electrical schematics. Some BCM functions with the subsystems may be as a gateway only or as an enable for the system.
The BCM related systems/subsystems include, but are not limited to the following:
Export Body Control Module
The export body control system has an additional body control module located in the rear of the vehicle. This additional body control module is referred to as the XBCM. The XBCM has discrete input and output terminals to control additional vehicle body
functions not supported by the primary body control module (BCM). The XBCM is wired to the low speed GMLAN serial data bus and the BCM and acts as a gateway between them. If the XBCM does not communicate, various rear end lighting such as rear fog lamps and
trailer lighting will be impaired.
The various input and output circuits are described in the corresponding functional areas indicated on the XBCM electrical schematics. Some XBCM functions with the subsystems may be as a gateway only or as an enable for the system. The XBCM related systems/subsystems
include, but are not limited to the following: