Chassis Module

54.02
General Information
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General Information
The Chassis Module (CHM) is the secondary module of the vehicle electrical system, and acts as a slave to the
Bulkhead Module.
The Chassis Module is mounted to the bracket that holds the transmission control unit on the outside of the left-hand
frame rail just behind the front wheel well. See Fig. 1. It has five harness connections. See Fig. 2.

1. Frontwall
2. Chassis Module
3. Left-Hand Frame Rail
4. Transmission ECU
5. Bulkhead Module
6. Main PDM
Figure 1 Chassis Module Mounted to Frame Rail

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 1. Connection C1, Forward Chassis Harness
2. Connection C2, Forward Chassis Harness
3. Connection C3, Forward Chassis Harness
4. Connection C4, Forward Chassis Harness
5. Connection C5, Forward Chassis Harness
Figure 2 Chassis Module

Chassis Module Removal and Installation

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Removal
IMPORTANT: It is normally not necessary to replace the Chassis Module. Removing and installing the electronic Chassis
Module controller should be a last resort to solving electrical problems, unless the unit needs replacing due to physical
damage. Follow troubleshooting procedures in Bulkhead Module Section 54.01, Troubleshooting 300 to help solve
electrical problems involving this module before replacing either the Bulkhead Module or Chassis Module. If
troubleshooting indicates a malfunction of either module, try reflashing the parameters and the software before replacing
the module. Also check external wiring.
Also see Section 54.00, Electrical System, for more information about the vehicle electrical system in general, and
Troubleshooting 300 of that section for help in troubleshooting the entire electrical system.
1. Disconnect the negative leads from the batteries.

NOTE: The chassis module is mounted under the transmission ECU on a bracket mounted outside the left-hand frame
rail aft of the front wheels. See Fig. 1.
2. Unplug harness connectors C1–C5 from the chassis module. See Fig.2.

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 1. Frontwall
2. Chassis Module
3. Left-Hand Frame Rail
4. Transmission ECU
5. Bulkhead Module
6. Main PDM
Figure 1 Chassis Module Mounted to Frame Rail

1. Connection C1, Forward Chassis Harness

2. Connection C2, Forward Chassis Harness
3. Connection C3, Forward Chassis Harness
4. Connection C4, Forward Chassis Harness
5. Connection C5, Forward Chassis Harness
Figure 2 Chassis Module Connectors
NOTE: Before removing the Chassis Module from its mounting plate, take note of its orientation. Connector C3 should be
toward the rear of the vehicle and connectors C1 and C5 should be toward the front.

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 3. Remove the mounting nuts and washers that secure the Chassis Module to the mounting plate and remove the
Chassis Module.

Installation
1. Properly orient the Chassis Module on its mounting plate. See Fig.3. Install the module on the mounting plate with
the mounting nuts and washers.

1. Left-Hand Frame Rail

2. Transmission ECU Mounting Bracket
3. Chassis Module
4. Washer, 1/4-inch Stainless Steel
5. Hexnut, 1/4–20
Figure 3 Chassis Module Installation
2. Plug the wiring harness connectors into Chassis Module connectors C1–C5. See Fig. 2.

3. Connect the batteries.

4. Check to make sure electrical components work.

Specifications
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Specifications
For an isometric view of the Chassis Module, see Fig.1.
For a side view of the Chassis Module with pinout assignments, see Fig.2.
For forward chassis harness pinouts at connector C1, see Table1.
For forward chassis harness pinouts at connector C2, see Table2.

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For forward chassis harness pinouts at connector C3, see Table3.
For forward chassis harness pinouts at connector C4, see Table4.
For forward chassis harness pinouts at connector C5, see Table5.
For power supply fuses and associated outputs for the Chassis Module, see Table6.

1. Connection C1, Forward Chassis Harness

2. Connection C2, Forward Chassis Harness
3. Connection C3, Forward Chassis Harness
4. Connection C4, Forward Chassis Harness
5. Connection C5, Forward Chassis Harness
Figure 1 Chassis Module (isometric view)

1. Connection C1, Forward Chassis Harness

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 2. Connection C2, Forward Chassis Harness
3. Connection C3, Forward Chassis Harness
4. Connection C4, Forward Chassis Harness
5. Connection C5, Forward Chassis Harness
Figure 2 Chassis Module With Pinout Assignments

Forward Chassis Harness Pinouts at Connector C1

Connector Pin Signal Name Signal Type Circuit Number

C1-A — — See C1-H
C1-B — — —
C1-C — — —
C1-D — — —
C1-E — — —
C1-F — — —
C1-G — — See C3-N
C1-H Reverse Light—Right Side Upper Digital Output 120E
C1-J — — See C1-H
C1-K — — —
C1-L Right Upper Brake Light Digital Output 36K
C1-M — — —
C1-N Left Upper Brake Light Digital Output 36J
C1-P — — See C3-R

Table 1 Forward Chassis Harness Pinouts at Connector C1

Forward Chassis Harness Pinouts at Connector C2

Connector Pin Signal Name Signal Type Circuit Number

C2-A Dash Fan 1—High-Speed Relay Digital Output 40H
C2-B — — —
C2-C — — —
C2-D — — —
C2-E — — See C3-R
C2-F License Plate Lamp Digital Output 23C
C2-G — — —

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 C2-H — — See C3-N

Table 2 Forward Chassis Harness Pinouts at Connector C2

Forward Chassis Harness Pinouts at Connector C3

Connector Pin Signal Name Signal Type Circuit Number

C3-A Fuel/Water Separator Digital Output 196
Heater
C3-B J1587– Data Bus Data Bus 1587–
C3-C — — See C3-D
C3-D Reverse Light—Left Side Upper Digital Output 120D
C3-E Spare Input CAS1—Low Air Digital Input (Active Low) 18
C3-F Spare Input CAS0—Park Brake Digital Input (Active Low) 125S
C3-G Service Brake Digital Input (Active Low) 36
C3-H Ground Power Ground GND
C3-J Main Battery Power (VBAT2) Power 14G
C3-K Turn Lights—Front Right Digital Output 38R
C3-L Right Low Beam Digital Output 21L
C3-M Ignition Digital Input (Active High) 376C
C3-N Turn Lights—Left Side, Fender Digital Output 38E
C3-P — — —
C3-R Turn Lights—Right Side, Fender Digital Output 38F
C3-S J1587+ Data Bus Data Bus 1587+

Table 3 Forward Chassis Harness Pinouts at Connector C3

Forward Chassis Harness Pinouts at Connector C4

Connector Pin Signal Name Signal Type Circuit Number

C4-A Module Wake-Up Signal Digital Input/Output —
C4-B Address Identification A Analog Input 481
C4-C Left Park Lamp Digital Output 102A
C4-D Left Marker Lamp Digital Output 46E
C4-E Address Identification C Analog Input 481

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 C4-F Turn Lights—Front Left Digital Output 38L
C4-G J1939+ Data Bus Data Bus 1939+
C4-H Ground (Address Identification D) Signal Ground —
C4-J Main Battery Power (VBAT3) Power 14G
C4-K Right High Beam Digital Output 21H
C4-L Right Park Lamp Digital Output 102B
C4-M Right Marker Lamp Digital Output 46F
C4-N Address Identification B Analog Input —
C4-P Main Battery Power (VBAT1) Power 14G
C4-R J1939– Data Bus Data Bus 1939–
C4-S Ground Power Ground GND

Table 4 Forward Chassis Harness Pinouts at Connector C4

Forward Chassis Harness Pinouts at Connector C5

Connector Pin Signal Name Signal Type Circuit Number

C5-A Driver-Side Emergency Digital Input (Active Low) 489V
Door Latch Analog Input
C5-B Rear Emergency Door Digital Input (Active Low) 489P
Vandalock Analog Input
C5-C — — —
C5-D — — —
C5-E — — —
C5-F Vandalock Digital Input 489J
Input—Passenger-Side
Emergency Door/Lift Door
C5-G Passenger-Side Emergency Digital Input 489W
Door Latch
C5-H Stop Arm Relay Digital Output 489A
C5-J Backup Alarm Digital Output 122A
C5-K — — —
C5-L Dash Fan 1—Low-Speed Digital Output 40G
Relay
C5-M Crossing Arm Relay Digital Output 489B

Table 5 Forward Chassis Harness Pinouts at Connector C5

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 Power Supply Fuses and Associated Outputs for the Chassis Module

CHM Power Input CHM Fuse Supplying CHM Outputs Supplied CHM Output
Power CHM Power Input Pin
Input Pin

Power In Power Out

VBAT1 C4.P Fuse 19 (30A) Right Low Beam C3.L
Turn Lights—Right Side, Fender C3.R
Turn Lights—Right Side, Fender C1.P
Right Upper Brake Light C1.L
Left Upper Brake Light C1.N
Turn Lights—Front Right C3.K
Reverse Light—Left Side Upper C3.D
Turn Lights—Right Side, Fender C2.E
VBAT2 C3.J Fuse 17 (30A) Left Park Lamp C4.C
Right Park Lamp C4.L
Left Marker Lamp C4.D
Right Marker Lamp C4.M
Trailer Marker Relay C2.F
Right High Beam C4.K
Reverse Light—Right Side Upper C1.H
Turn Lights—Left Side, Fender C3.N
Turn Lights—Front Left C4.F
VBAT3 C4.J Fuse 13 (30A) Fuel Water Separator Heater C3.A
Stop Arm Relay C5.H
Backup Alarm C5.J
Dash Fan 1—Low-Speed Relay C5.L
Crossing Arm Relay C5.M

Table 6 Power Supply Fuses and Associated Outputs for the Chassis Module

NOTE: The power supply to the Bulkhead Module microprocessor is supplied from any of the five VBAT inputs (VBAT1,
VBAT2, VBAT3, VBAT4, or VBAT5) through an internal diode network. The same is true for the Chassis Module with its
input VBAT1, VBAT2, or VBAT3. In theory, if any one of the module's VBAT inputs is supplying power, the module will be
functional.

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