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Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.

  1. Lack of communication may be due to a partial malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit or due to a total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition. The instrument panel module (IPM) is used on vehicles with automatic climate control (w/CJ2). The climate control panel is (CCP) used with standard climate control systems (w/C67).

  2. DTCs from all of the modules listed must be retrieved. The symptom list in Symptoms will determine the correct diagnostic procedure to use.

  3. The presence of DTCs which begin with U indicate some other module is not communicating. The specified procedure will compile all the available information before tests are performed.

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Install a scan tool.

Does the scan tool power up?

Go to Step 2

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up

In Data Link Communications

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the following Control Modules.
    • The Climate Control Panel (CCP) w/C67
    • The Dash Integration Module (DIM)
    • The Drivers Door Module (DDM)
    • The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
    • The Instrument Panel Module (IPM) w/CJ2
    • The Rear Integration Module (RIM)
    • The Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Does the scan tool communicate with above listed modules?

Go to Step 3

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications

3

Select one of the following control modules to display DTCs function on the scan tool:

    • CCP w/C67
    • DDM
    • DIM
    • IPC
    • IPM w/CJ2
    • RIM
    • PCM

Does the scan tool display any DTCs?

Go to Step 4

Go to Symptoms

4

Does the scan tool display any DTCs which begin with a U?

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device In Data Link Communications

Go to Step 5

5

Does the scan tool display DTC B1000, B1004, B1007, B1009 or B1010?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type in Body Control System

Go to Step 6

6

Does the scan tool display DTC B1327?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type in Engine Electrical

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type