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Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. Lack of communication may be due to a partial malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit or due to a total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition.

    2.

  2. The symptom list in Symptoms will determine the correct diagnostic procedure to use.

    3.

  3. The presence of DTCs which begin with "U" indicate some other module is not communicating. The specified procedure will compile all the available information before tests are performed.

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Battery Inspection/Test?

Go to Step 2

Go to Battery Inspection/Test

2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the scan tool power up?

Go to Step 3

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up in Data Link Communications

3

Important:  The engine may start during the following step. Turn OFF the engine as soon as you have observed the Crank power mode.

  1. Access the Class 2 Power Mode in the Diagnostic Circuit Check on the scan tool.
  2. Rotate the ignition switch through all positions while observing the Class 2 Power Mode parameter.

Does the ignition switch parameter reading match the ignition switch position for all switch positions?

Go to Step 4

Go to Power Mode Mismatch in Body Control System

4

Attempt to establish communication with the following:

    • Instrument panel cluster (IPC)
    • Dash integration module (DIM)
    • Powertrain control module (PCM)

Does the scan tool communicate with the IPC, DIM, and PCM?

Go to Step 5

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications

5

Select the IPC, DIM and the PCM display DTC function on the scan tool.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs?

Go to Step 6

Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical

6

Does the scan tool display any DTCs which begin with "U"?

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications

Go to Step 7

7

Does the scan tool display DTC B1000, B1004, B1007, or B1009?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Body Control System

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List