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Cell 50: Class 2 Serial Data Line


Object Number: 324420  Size: FS
Data Link Communications Components
Data Link Communications Description
Cell 50: Power, Ground and E&C Serial Data Line
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
SIR Caution
Cell 50: Power, Ground and E&C Serial Data Line
for a wiring diagram.

Circuit Description

The PCM uses the serial data circuit to communicate with various other devices and systems in the vehicle. The PCM ensures that communication remains established by monitoring the serial data circuit for state of health messages from the other devices using the circuit. If the PCM detects a loss of the state of health serial data message from the EBCM/EBTCM, DTC P1602 will be set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition is ON.
    • System voltage is greater than 8.2 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The PCM detects a loss of serial data from the EBCM/EBTCM.
    • The above conditions are present for longer than 5 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The PCM stores conditions which were present when the DTC set as Failure Records only. This information will not be stored as Freeze Frame Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The DTC becomes history when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
    • The history DTC clears after 40 malfunction free warm-up cycles.
    • The PCM receives a clear code command from the scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

For complete serial data line schematics, refer to

Cell 50: Class 2 Serial Data Line


Object Number: 324420  Size: FS
Data Link Communications Components
Data Link Communications Description
Cell 50: Power, Ground and E&C Serial Data Line
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
SIR Caution
Cell 50: Power, Ground and E&C Serial Data Line
.

An intermittent may be caused by a poor connection, rubbed through wire insulation or a wire broken inside the insulation. Check for the following conditions:

    • Intermittent short circuit on the serial data circuit.
        Refer to

Cell 20: MIL and Data Link Connector (DLC)


Object Number: 380907  Size: FS
Engine Controls Components
Powertrain Control Module Description
Cell 20: Ignition Control
Cell 20: PCM Power and Ground
OBDII Symbol Description Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Cell 10: IGNFD, T/SIG, OXY SEN, and SBM LCM Fuses
Cell 10: BATT 1, RDM, C/LTR, DDM, HTDST L, TRK REL, PDM, SBM, and CSTR/SBM Fuses
Cell 10: IGNFD, T/SIG, OXY SEN, and SBM LCM Fuses
Cell 10: IGNFD, T/SIG, OXY SEN, and SBM LCM Fuses
Cell 10: BATT 1, RDM, C/LTR, DDM, HTDST L, TRK REL, PDM, SBM, and CSTR/SBM Fuses
Cell 10: BATT 1, RDM, C/LTR, DDM, HTDST L, TRK REL, PDM, SBM, and CSTR/SBM Fuses
Cell 81: Power Distribution
Cell 14: G202 (CKT 350)
Cell 14: G202 (CKT 350)
Cell 14: G202 (CKT 351 2 of 2)
Data Link Connector Schematics
Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views
Power and Grounding Connector End Views
Power and Grounding Connector End Views
Power and Grounding Connector End Views
and check all related wiring for an intermittent short to ground or short to voltage.
    • Poor connection.
        Inspect the PCM and the affected control module harness and related connectors for improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal to wire connection.
    • Damaged harness.
        Inspect the wiring harness for damage. Check for an intermittent short or open circuit in the wiring harnesses related to the affected control module, including the ignition, battery feed, ground, and serial data circuits. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis .

Reviewing the Fail Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.

DTC P1602 - EBCM/EBTCM Serial Data Circuit

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

Important: If a loss of DLC data has already been diagnosed using the DLC Diagnosis table, clear this DTC and continue diagnosis with Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check .

Attempt to select ABS data with the scan tool.

Can ABS data be displayed?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the PCM and the EBCM / EBTCM.
  3. Check the serial data circuit for an open between the EBCM / EBTCM and the PCM.
  4. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Was a problem found?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Diagnostic Aids

4

  1. Check the serial data circuit for a poor connection at the EBCM / EBTCM.
  2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Testing for Continuity , Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis , Repairing Connector Terminals and Connector Repairs .

Was a problem found?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Check the serial data circuit for a poor connection at the PCM.
  2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Testing for Continuity , Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis , Repairing Connector Terminals and Connector Repairs .

Was a problem found?

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Go to Step 6

Go to the Data Link Connector Diagnosis in ABS Brakes.

6

  1. Review and record scan tool Fail Records data.
  2. Clear DTCs.
  3. Operate the vehicle within Fail Records conditions.
  4. Using a scan tool, monitor Specific DTC info for DTC P1602.

Does the scan tool indicate DTC P1602 failed?

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Go to Step 2

System OK