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A method and apparatus for operating a power sliding door in an automobile, such as a minivan, is disclosed. The invention is comprised in a control system that includes a user input interface for receiving sliding door actuation requests from a user. The actuation signals are carried to a body cont

A method and apparatus for operating a power sliding door in an automobile, such as a minivan, is disclosed. The invention is comprised in a control system that includes a user input interface for receiving sliding door actuation requests from a user. The actuation signals are carried to a body control module (BCM) where the request is broadcast to a power sliding door module (PSDM) over a serial data bus communications network meeting the SAE J1850 multiplex communications protocol standard. Upon receipt of the actuation message the PSDM monitors several operating conditions of the automobile and makes a determination whether or not to carry out the power sliding door activation request. Power sliding door actuation is controlled by the PSDM via electric motors located at or near the power doors. A power liftgate module (PLGM) controls the power liftgate actuation upon via electric motors located at or near the liftgate. The user input interface includes interior switches as well as a RKE system.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An electronic control system for controlling the operation of at least one power sliding door in a minivan, said control system comprising:a user input interface for producing a power sliding door actuation signal, said user input interface comprising at least one overhea

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An electronic control system for controlling the operation of at least one power sliding door in a minivan, said control system comprising:a user input interface for producing a power sliding door actuation signal, said user input interface comprising at least one overhead console switch, at least one B-pillar switch, and a RKE system;a first control module for receiving said actuation signal from said user input interface, interpreting said actuation signal, determining an action in reponse to said actuation signal and broadcasting an actuation message in response to said actuation signal;a second control module for receiving said actuation message from said first control module, monitoring a plurality of status inputs and determining an action in response to said actuation message and controlling the operation of a plurality of devices for directing the movement of said at least one power sliding door; anda communications network between said first control module and said second control module, said communications network comprising a serial data bus.