Sprinter 2500 L5-2.7L DSL Turbo (2002)
Body Control Module: Description and Operation
System Description
Identification of System
The vehicle systems that are part of the "body" system are:
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Airbag
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Automatic Temperature Control
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Communication
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Instrument Cluster
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Power Door Locks/RKE
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Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS)
System Description and Functional Operation
The body system on the Sprinter consists of a combination of modules that communicate with each other using the CAN Bus (controller area network).
Through the CAN Bus, information about the operation of vehicle components and circuits is relayed quickly to the appropriate modules. Since the CAN
bus network is for intermodule communication only, the DRBIII(R) utilizes K-Lines to establish communications with each module. It is important to
note the CAN bus circuits are by no means tied to the K-Lines. They are completely separate from each other. For additional information on the CAN
bus and the K-Lines, refer to the Communication of this general information.
