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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Module B+ | U0100-U0299 | U0100-U0299 | -- | -- |
Module Ignition | U0100-U0299 | U0100-U0299 | -- | -- |
Module Ground | U0100-U0299 | U0100-U0299 | -- | -- |
Accessory Wake Up Serial Data | U0100-U0299 | U0100-U0299 | -- | -- |
High Speed GMLAN Serial Data Wake Up | U0100-U0299 | U0100-U0299 | -- | -- |
High Speed GMLAN Serial Data (+) | 1 | U0100-U0299 | 1 | -- |
High Speed GMLAN Serial Data (-) | 1 | U0100-U0299 | 1 | -- |
1. Scan tool does not communicate with high speed GMLAN device | ||||
Circuit/System Description
The serial data circuit is the means by which the control modules in the vehicle communicate with each other. Once the scan tool is connected to the serial data circuit through the DLC, the scan tool can be used to monitor each module for diagnostic purposes and to check for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). When the ignition switch is in RUN, each control module communicating on the serial data circuit sends a state of health (SOH) message to ensure that the control module is operating properly. When a control module stops communicating on the serial data circuit, for example if the module loses power or ground, the SOH message it normally sends on the serial data circuit disappears. Other control modules on the serial data circuit, which expect to receive that SOH message, detect its absence; those control modules in turn sets a DTC associated with the loss of SOH of the non-communicating control module. The DTC is unique to the control module which is not communicating, for example, when the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) SOH message disappears, several modules set DTC U1088. Note: a loss of serial data communications DTC does not represent a failure of the module that set it.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The system voltage is between 9-16 volts.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
A supervised periodic message that includes the transmitter module availability has not been received.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
Specific subsystems will not function.
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
| • | Sometimes, while diagnosing a specific customer concern or after a repair, you may notice a history U-code present. However, there is no associated "current" or "active" status. Loss-of- communication U-codes such as these can set for a variety of reasons. Many times, they’re transparent to the vehicle operator and technician, and/or have no associated symptoms. Eventually, they will erase themselves automatically after a number of fault-free ignition cycles. This condition would most likely be attributed to one of these scenarios: |
| • | A control module on the data communication circuit was disconnected while the communication circuit is awake. |
| • | Power to one or more modules was interrupted during diagnosis. |
| • | A low battery condition was present, so some control modules stop communicating when battery voltage drops below a certain threshold. |
| • | Battery power was restored to the vehicle and control modules on the communication circuit did not all re-initialize at the same time. |
| • | If a loss-of-communication U-code appears in history for no apparent reason, it is most likely associated with one of the scenarios above. These are all temporary conditions and should never be interpreted as an intermittent fault, causing you to replace a part. |
| • | A control module may have a U code stored in history that does not require any repairs. Issues with late or corrupted messages between control modules can be temporary with no apparent symptom or complaint; this does not mean the control module is faulty. Do not replace a control module based only on a history U code. |
| • | Do not replace a control module reporting a U-code. The U-code identifies which control module needs to be diagnosed for a communication issue. |
| • | Use the schematics to determine if the module uses high speed GMLAN or class 2 serial data communications. |
| • | Some control modules may not have internal protection for specific control circuits and may open a B+ or ignition fuse. If a fuse is open and the B+ or ignition circuit is not shorted to ground, ensure none of the control circuits are shorted to ground before replacing the control module. |
| • | This diagnostic can be used for any control module that is not communicating, regardless of the type of serial data circuit it is connected to, providing the vehicle is equipped with the control module. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Data Communication Connector End Views
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
Note: Use the schematic to identify the following:
• Control modules the vehicle is equipped with • Control module locations on the class 2 and high speed GMLAN serial data circuits • The control modules B+, ignition, ground, communication enable and serial data circuit terminals
- Determine the module that is not communicating.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the necessary harness connector of the module that is not communicating.
- Test for less than 5 Ω between each ground circuit terminal and ground.
- If equipped, verify that a test lamp illuminates between each B+ circuit terminal and ground.
- If equipped, ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between each ignition circuit terminal and ground.
- If equipped, ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the communication enable circuit terminal OR the accessory wakeup circuit terminal and ground.
- Ignition OFF for 60 seconds, test for less than 5 Ω between the serial data circuit terminals and the DLC terminal listed below:
- If all circuits test normal, replace the control module that is not communicating.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit fuse is open, test the control circuits of the control module for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the control module. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit fuse is open, test the control circuits of the control module for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the control module. |
Note: Only the high speed GMLAN modules have a serial data communication enable circuit OR an accessory wakeup serial data circuit, and the BCM is the output for these circuits. Refer to the module schematics to identify which modules have these circuits.
| ⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the BCM. |
| • | Class 2 serial data circuit terminal 2 |
| • | High speed GMLAN serial data terminal 6 or 14 |
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the serial data circuit for an open/high resistance between the non communicating control module and a module setting the DTC or a serial data splice pack. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for module replacement, setup, and programming |
