System Description

IDENTIFICATION OF SYSTEM
The vehicle systems that are part of the "body" system are:
- Airbag System
- Audio (amplifier or premium systems)
- Chimes
- Door Ajar
- Electro/Mechanical Instrument Cluster
- Exterior Lighting
- Heating & A/C
- Interior Lighting
- Overhead Console
- Power Door Locks/Remote Keyless Entry
- Vehicle Communications
- Vehicle Theft Security System
- Wiper System


SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Dakota body system consists of a combination of modules that communicate over the PCI bus (Programmable Communication Interface multiplex system). Through the PCI bus, information about the operation of vehicle components and circuits is relayed quickly to the appropriate module(s). All modules receive all the information transmitted on the bus even though a module may not require all information to perform its function. It will only respond to messages "addressed" to it through a binary coding process. This method of data transmission significantly reduces the complexity of the wiring in the vehicle and the size of wiring harnesses. All of the information about the functioning of all the systems is organized, controlled, and communicated by the PCI bus, which is described in the vehicle communication section of this general information.