Town Car V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
Information Bus: Description and Operation
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
The PCM uses the controller area network (CAN). The PCM controls the engine for better fuel economy, emissions control and failure mode detection
storage. The PCM also controls all of the passive anti-theft system (PATS) functions.
Check the CAN circuits between the PCM C175b and the data link connector (DLC) C251. The total resistance values must not be more than 5 ohms.
If the resistance is more than 5 ohms, there is an open circuit in the CAN, damage to the DLC C251, damage to the PCM C175b, or a problem in the
in-line connector.
Instrument Cluster
The instrument cluster uses both the CAN and the standard corporate protocol (SCP) communications networks. The instrument cluster displays a
variety of vehicle system status information.
The instrument cluster shares the CAN termination responsibilities with the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module through the use of a split
termination resistor.
The instrument cluster shares the SCP communications network termination responsibilities with the lighting control module (LCM) and the driver
door module (DDM).
Check the CAN and SCP communications network circuits between the instrument cluster C220 and the DLC C251. The total resistance values must
not be more than 5 ohms. If the resistance is more than 5 ohms, there is an open circuit in the CAN or SCP communications network, damage to the
DLC C251, damage to the instrument cluster C220, or a problem in the in-line connector.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module
The ABS module uses the CAN for communication with the diagnostic tool and other modules on the CAN. The ABS module controls the brake
pressure to the 4 wheels to keep the vehicle under control while braking. The ABS module and the instrument cluster share CAN termination
responsibilities with the use of a split termination resistor in each module.
Check the CAN circuits between the ABS module C135 and the DLC C251. The total resistance values must not be more than 5 ohms. If the
resistance is more than 5 ohms, there is an open circuit in the CAN, damage to the DLC C251, damage to the ABS module C135, or a problem in the
in-line connector.
Lighting Control Module (LCM)
The LCM uses the SCP communications network for communication with the diagnostic tool and other modules on the SCP communications network.
The LCM, instrument cluster, and the DDM share the SCP communications network termination responsibilities. The SCP communications bus may
remain operational when one of the termination resistors is not present.
The LCM controls the vehicle systems:
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warning chimes
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exterior lighting
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interior lighting
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backlighting
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perimeter alarm (if equipped)
Check the SCP communications network circuits between the LCM C2145a and the DLC C251. The total resistance values must not be more than 5
ohms. If the resistance is more than 5 ohms, there is an open circuit in the SCP communications network, damage to the DLC C251, or damage to the
LCM C2145a.
Driver Door Module (DDM)
The DDM uses the SCP communications network. The DDM, instrument cluster, and the LCM share the SCP communications network termination
responsibilities. The SCP communications bus may remain operational when one of the termination resistors is not present.
The module controls functions of the power windows, power locks, and remote keyless entry (RKE). The DDM also communicates with the driver
seat module (DSM) to control the power seat and mirror memory functions. If equipped, both the DDM and LCM communicate to control the
perimeter alarm functions.
Check the SCP communications network circuits between the DDM C501a and the DLC C251. The total resistance values must not be more than 5
ohms. If the resistance is more than 5 ohms, there is an open circuit in the SCP communications network, damage to the DLC C251, or damage to the
DDM C501a.
Driver Seat Module (DSM)
The DSM uses the SCP communications network. The DSM controls the positioning and programming of the driver seat, pedals and both outside
mirrors.
