MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Lighting

Exterior Lighting - System Operation and Component Description

417-01 Exterior Lighting

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Broadcast Message

Originating Module

Message Purpose

Stop lamp request

BCM

Indicates the BCM has received an input from the stoplamp switch indicating that the brake pedal has been pressed, and is requesting the stoplamps be illuminated.

GWM Network Input Messages

Broadcast Message

Originating Module

Message Purpose

Body Control Module (BCMB)

GWM

Indicates the BCM has received an input from the stoplamp switch indicating that the brake pedal has been pressed, and is requesting the stoplamps be illuminated.

Stoplamps

The BCM monitors the input from the stoplamp switch. When the brake pedal is applied, voltage is routed to the BCM, indicating a request for the stoplamps. The BCM then supplies voltage to the high mounted stop lamp assembly and sends a stoplamp request over the HS-CAN1 to the GWM. The GWM then sends this stoplamp request to the Body Control Module (BCMB) over the MS-CAN. When the Body Control Module (BCMB) receives this request, it supplies voltage to the rear lamp assemblies to illuminate the stoplamps.

The BCM does not activate the stoplamps when the ignition is OFF.

The BCM Body Control Module (BCMB) and also provide an Field Effect Transistor (FET) protection of the stoplamp output circuits. When an excessive current draw is detected, the BCM or Body Control Module (BCMB) disable the affected stoplamp circuit driver.

Refer to: Module Controlled Functions - System Operation and Component Description (419-10 Multifunction Electronic Modules, Description and Operation).

Stoplamps - China Only

System Diagram

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Stoplamps

The BCM monitors the input from the stoplamp switch. When the brake pedal is applied, voltage is routed to the BCM, indicating a request for the stoplamps. The BCM then supplies voltage to the stoplamps.

Source reference 5585

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