Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Low Speed GMLAN Serial Data | 1 | 2¹ | 1 | -- |
Ground (DLC, terminal 5) | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
¹ An open between the data link connector (DLC) and X 3, or DLC pin 5 ground will only effect the communication with the scan tool. The vehicle modules will still communicate.
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Circuit/System Description
Modules connected to the low speed GMLAN serial data circuit monitor for serial data communications during normal vehicle operation. Operating information and commands are exchanged among the modules when the ignition switch is in any position other than OFF. The low speed GMLAN serial data circuit uses SP 201, SP 300, and SP 303 (splice pack combs) as a common connection between some modules and the DLC.
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Use the Data Link References to identify the low speed GMLAN serial data modules. |
| • | This test is used for a total low speed GMLAN communication failure. If only 1 module is not communicating and sets no DTC, ensure that the vehicle is equipped with the module, then use DTC U0100-U0299 for diagnostics. |
| • | An open in the low speed GMLAN serial data circuit between the splice pack (comb) and a module(s) will only effect the specific module(s). This type of failure will set a loss of communication DTC for each module effected, and the other modules will still communicate. |
| • | An open in the DLC ground circuit terminal 5 will allow the scan tool to operate to set up the vehicle on the tool and then not communicate with the vehicle. When the scan tool is to the point of communicating with the vehicle, a message on the scan tool will indicate "no CANdi module detected" and will not communicate. |
| • | An open between the data link connector (DLC) and X 3 will only effect the communication with the scan tool. The vehicle modules will still communicate, and the vehicle will start. |
| • | The engine will not start when there is a total malfunction of the low speed GMLAN serial data circuit. |
| The following conditions may cause a total loss of low speed GMLAN data communication: |
| - | The low speed GMLAN serial data circuit shorted to ground or voltage. |
| - | A module internal malfunction that causes a short to voltage or ground on the low speed GMLAN circuit. |
| - | An open in the DLC ground circuit. |
| • | Use the DMM MIN/MAX function to capture/locate intermittent conditions. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Data Link Communications Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information.
Circuit/System Testing
- Test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the DLC ground circuit terminal 5 and ground.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector (splice pack comb) at SP 201 SP 300 SP 303.
- Ignition ON, with a scan tool, attempt to communicate with the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Communication should be available.
- Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire to pin 13 of SP 201, harness side.
- With IPC communications established, use the other end of the jumper wire to connect all other pins, harness side, one at a time and verify that low speed communication remains available to the IPC.
| ⇒ | If greater than 1.0 ohm, test the ground circuit for open/high resistance. |
| ⇒ | If no communication, disconnect the modules still connected to the DLC one at a time, starting with the furthest from the DLC and attempt to communicate after each disconnect. When communication occurs, test the serial data circuit for a short to ground and a short to voltage between the last module disconnected and the previous module disconnected. If the circuit tests normal, replace the last module disconnected. If no communication is possible, test the serial data circuit for a short to ground, a short to voltage or an open/high resistance between the last module disconnected and the DLC. If the circuit tests normal, replace the last module disconnected. |
Important: Allow communications for 5 seconds after connecting a module with the jumper to determine if communication is interrupted or not.
| ⇒ | If low speed communication is interrupted after connecting an individual module at SP 201, 300, or 303, test the serial data circuit between the splice pack and the last module connected for a short to ground and short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the module that caused no communication. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
| • | Control Module References for module replacement, setup, and programming |
