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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 STS 🢒 Power and Signal Distribution 🢒 Data Communications 🢒 DTC U0126

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.

DTC Descriptor

DTC U0126 00: Lost Communication With Steering Angle Control (SAS) System

Circuit/System Description

The run relay activates the other modules connected to the CAN serial data circuits by applying voltage when the ignition key is in ACC, ON or START. The electronic brake control module EBCM, supervisory control module (SCM), active front steering (AFS), yaw rate sensor, and the steering angle or steering wheel position sensor are the only modules connected to the CAN bus serial data circuits. For more information on CAN bus serial data refer to Data Link Communications Description and Operation .

Conditions for Running the DTC
    • Ignition is On, the system voltage is between 9-16 volts.
    • The vehicle power mode master requires serial data communication to occur.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

A supervised periodic message that includes the transmitter module availability is missing or invalid.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The EBCM disables the VSES for the duration of the ignition cycle.
    • The driver information center (DIC) displays the STABILITRAK Off message.
    • The ABS/TCS remains functional.

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 of 50, without a repeat of the malfunction.

Diagnostic Aids
    •  The car should not pull in either direction causing the steering wheel to be OFF center while driving straight on a level surface.
    •  Use the DTC Descriptor list above to determine the module which is not communicating.
    •  If there are multiple non-communicating modules choose the one closest to the EBCM.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

    •  Data Communication Schematics
    •  Antilock Brake System Schematics
    •  Control Module References

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

ABS Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

With the scan tool perform the Steering Angle Sensor Centering, refer to Steering Angle Sensor Centering .

Circuit/System Testing
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the steering angle sensor.
  2. Ignition OFF for 60 seconds, test for less than 5 ohms between the low reference circuit terminal 6 and ground.
    3. ⇒If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the SAS.
  3. Ignition ON, test for ignition voltage between the ignition voltage circuit terminal 5 and ground.
    4. ⇒If not within the specified range, test the ignition voltage circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the SAS.
  4. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector X3 at the SCM, and X3 at the EBCM.
  5. Ignition ON, test for less than 1 volt between the following terminal listed below and ground.
    6. • SCM serial data circuit terminal 52
    • SCM serial data circuit terminal 72
    ⇒If greater than the specified value, test the appropriate serial data circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the steering angle sensor.
  6. Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between the following terminal listed below and ground.
    7. • SCM serial data circuit terminal 52
    • SCM serial data circuit terminal 72
    ⇒If not the specified value, test the appropriate serial data circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the steering angle sensor.
  7. Test for less than 2 ohms between the appropriate serial data circuit terminals listed below.
    8. • Serial data circuit terminal 52 at the SCM harness connector and terminal 1 at the steering angle sensor harness connector.
    • Serial data circuit terminal 72 at the SCM harness connector and terminal 3 at the steering angle sensor harness connector.
    ⇒If greater than the specified range, test the appropriate serial data circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the steering angle sensor.
  8. Test for infinite resistance between the SCM serial data circuit terminal 52 and the SCM serial data circuit terminal 72.
    9. ⇒If not the specified value, repair the serial data circuits for a short together.
  9. If all circuits test normal, replace the SCM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  GMLAN Wiring Repairs
    •  Vehicle Yaw Sensor with Vehicle Lateral Accelerometer Replacement
    •  Control Module References for module replacement, setup, and programming.