Circuit Description
The Class 2 Serial Data circuit to the data link connector (DLC) allows bi-directional communication between the vehicle control module (VCM) and the scan tool. This is accomplished through pin 2 of the DLC. If communication between the scan tool and the VCM cannot be established, use the procedure in the DLC diagnosis table in order to diagnose the condition.
Diagnostic Aids
Check for:
| • | For the VCM to establish communication with the scan tool, the system voltage must be between 9-16 volts. If the system voltage is not within this range, refer to Diagnostic Starting Point in Engine Electrical. |
| • | Select the correct application, such as model year, the truckline, and the VIN code, on the scan tool. |
An intermittent may be caused by any of the following conditions:
| • | A poor connection |
| • | Rubbed through wire insulation |
| • | A broken wire inside the insulation |
Thoroughly inspect any circuitry that is suspected of causing the intermittent complaint. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.
If a repair is necessary, refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This step determines if the scan tool is operating correctly.
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This step monitors the actively communicating modules with the scan tool Diagnostic Circuit Check function. An active module is a module that is successfully communicating on the Class 2 Serial Data line with the scan tool. An inactive module is a module which had previously established communication with the scan tool, but currently is not communicating. If a module is not listed at all, then the module never successfully established communications with the scan tool. Refer to Data Link Connector Schematics in Data Link Communications.
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This step isolates the VCM by disconnecting all the other components on the Class 2 Serial Data Circuit. If VCM Class 2 Serial Data exists after disconnecting all other components on the Class 2 Serial Data circuit, then refer to Data Link Connector Schematics in Data Link Communications.
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This step determines if voltage is not available at the DLC due to an open battery feed fuse. If the fuse is open, determine if the open was due to a short in the battery feed circuit before replacing the fuse.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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1 | Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? | -- | ||
Install the scan tool on a known good vehicle. Does the scan tool display the VCM data? | -- | |||
3 | Repair the scan tool or the cables. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
4 |
Does the scan tool power up? | -- | ||
5 | Select the correct vehicle application on the scan tool. Is the vehicle information correct? | -- | ||
Are any of the modules on the serial data circuit communicating? | -- | |||
Does the scan tool display VCM data? | -- | Go to Data Link Connector Schematics in Data Link Communications | ||
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Is the test lamp ON? | -- | ||
9 | Use a test lamp connected to a ground in order to probe the battery positive voltage circuit at DLC pin 16. Is the test lamp ON? | -- | ||
10 | Use a test lamp connected to B+ in order to probe the ground circuit at DLC pin 4. Is the test lamp ON? | -- | ||
11 | Use a test lamp connected to B+ in order to probe the ground circuit, at DLC pin 5. Is the test lamp ON? | -- | ||
Inspect the fuse in the fuse block. Is the fuse OPEN? | -- | |||
13 | Check for an open, a short to voltage, or a faulty connection in the Class 2 Serial Data circuit. Did you find a problem? | -- | ||
14 |
Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
15 | Repair the open in the battery feed circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
16 | Repair the open in the DLC ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
17 | Repair the open, the short to voltage, or the faulty connection in the Class 2 Serial Data circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
18 | Check for faulty connections or for improper mating at the DLC connector. Did you find a problem? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |
19 | Check for a faulty connection of the Class 2 Serial Data circuit at the VCM and at the DLC connectors. Did you find a problem? | -- | ||
20 | Repair the short to ground in the Class 2 Serial Data circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
21 | Repair the circuit as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
22 |
Important: The replacement VCM must be programmed. Replace the VCM. Refer to VCM Replacement/Programming . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
23 | Does the scan tool display any additional undiagnosed DTCs? | -- | Go to the applicable DTC table | System OK |
