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Circuit Description

During normal vehicle operation modules connected to the class 2 serial data circuit monitor the class 2 serial data circuit for serial data communications . Operating information and commands are exchanged among the modules. When a module receives a critical operating parameter, the module records and identification number of the transmitting module for the purpose State of Health monitoring Node Alive messages. A critical operating parameter is one which, when not received, requires that the module use a default value for that parameter. Once an identification number is learned by a module, it will monitor the class 2 serial data circuit for that module's Node Alive message. Each module on the class 2 serial data circuit is required to send a Node Alive message every 2 seconds. If no message is detected from a learned identification number for 5 seconds, a DTC U1XXX where XXX is equal to the 3 digit identification number is set.

Control Module

ID Number

Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

016

Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM)

040

Electronic Suspension Control Module (ESC)

056

Dash Integration Module (DIM)

064

Instrument Panel Integration Module (IPM)

065

Rear Integration Module (RIM)

066

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)

088

Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

096

Radio

128

Audio Amplifier

129

Digital Radio Receiver

137

Cellular Telephone Module

144

Vehicle Communication Interface Module (VCIM)

151

HVAC Control Module Auxiliary

154

Driver Door Module (DDM)

160

Front Passenger Door Module (FPDM)

161

Left Rear Door Module (LRDM)

162

Right Rear Door Module (RRDM)

163

Driver Door Switch Assembly (DDSA)

164

Window Switch - Front Passenger

165

Memory Set Module (MSM)

166

Left Middle Door Module (LMDM)

171

Right Middle Door Module (RMDM)

172

Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR)

176

Steering Column Module

168

Theft Deterrent Control Module

192

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC U1001 thorough U1254 Loss of ( XXX module) Communications

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The following DTCs do not have a current status:
       - B1327
       - B1328
       - U1300
       - U1301
       - U1305
    • The vehicle power mode requires serial data communication to occur.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

A node alive message has not been received from a module with a learned identification number within the last 5 seconds.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.
    • A history DTC clears when the module ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold, without a repeat of the malfunction.

Diagnostic Aids

When multiple Loss of Communication DTCs are set concurrently, the cause is likely to be 2 opens in the ring portion of the class 2 serial data circuit. Use the Control Module ID Number list in order to determine which modules are not communicating. Use the class 2 serial data circuit schematic in order to determine the location of the opens.

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. The module which was not communicating on the class 2 serial data circuit may have set Loss of Communication DTCs for those modules that it was monitoring.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Data Link Connector Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List and Inline Harness Connector End Views in Wiring Systems

1

Important: Use the control module ID number list in order to determine which module is not communicating.

Test the following circuits of the module that is not communicating for an open or a short to ground:

    • The battery positive voltage input circuits
    • The battery positive voltage output circuits
    • The ignition voltage input circuits
    • The ignition voltage output circuits
    • The switched battery positive voltage circuits

Refer to the following:

    • 9193 in Body Control System for the applicable schematic
    •  Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems
    •  Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 2

2

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Test the ground circuits of the module that is not communicating for an open.

Refer to the following:

    •  Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming
    •  Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems
    •  Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 3

3

Test the class 2 serial data circuits of the module that is not communicating for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the harness connectors of the module that is not communicating for poor connections and terminal tension at the following circuits:

    • The battery positive voltage input circuits
    • The battery positive voltage output circuits
    • The ignition voltage input circuits
    • The ignition voltage output circuits
    • The switched battery positive voltage supply circuits
    • The ground circuits
    • The class 2 serial data circuits

Refer to the following:

    •  Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming
    •  Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the module that is not communicating. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 6

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6

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  3. Select the Display DTCs function for the module which was not communicating.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs which do not begin with a "U"?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

Go to Step 7

7

Select the Display DTCs function for the modules which had the Loss of Communications DTC set.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs which do not begin with a "U"?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

Go to Step 8

8

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Continue diagnosing or clearing the DTCs until all the modules have been diagnosed and all the DTCs have been cleared.

Did you complete the action?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

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