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Simple Bus Interface (SBI)


Object Number: 579043  Size: FS
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Class 2 Serial Data Line (RH Drive)
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Circuit Description

The simple bus interface (SBI) data line communicates information between the door modules. Each module connected to the SBI is assigned a recognition code, or address. This code is used in order to identify which modules are communicating. Modules communicate with each other by periodically sending state of health (SOH) messages. When the ignition switch is in RUN, each module communicating on the SBI sends an SOH message every 2 seconds. This ensures that the system is operating properly. When the passenger door module (PDM) stops communicating the SOH messages that is normally sent disappears. The driver door module (DDM) which expects to receive that message detects the absence of the message and sets DTC U1161.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The DDM does not receive an SOH message back from the PDM.
    • The DTC only sets if U1300 or U1301 are not current.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • DTC U1161 is stored in the DDM.
    • The DDM uses the default values for the initialization data.
    • This DTC does not cause a driver warning message to appear.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

This DTC clears (status changes from current to history) under any of the following conditions:

    • The DDM detects an SOH message from the PDM.
    • At each ignition cycle.

Diagnostic Aids

    • DTC module U1161 does not normally represent a failure within the module.
    • If the DTC is a history DTC, the problem may be intermittent.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Power Door Systems ?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Door Systems

2

Are DTCs U1162, U1163 and U1170 also current?

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Go to DTC U1170 Loss of Driver Door Sw Asm Serial Data

Go to Step 3

3

Test for an open in CKT 2076 (TAN/WHT). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Test the voltage and ground circuits to the PDM for an open or short. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the PDM. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement in Doors

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 6

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6

  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Reconnect or install any connectors or components that were disconnected or removed.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  4. Clear any DTCs.

Are all of the DTCs cleared?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Door Systems

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