Modules connected to the class 2 serial data circuit monitor for serial data communications during normal vehicle operation. Operating information and commands are exchanged among the modules. When a module receives a message for a critical operating parameter, the module records the ID number of the module which sent the message for State of Health monitoring (Node Alive messages). A critcal operating parameter is one which, when not received, requires that the module use a default value for that parameter. Once an ID number is learned by a module, it will monitor for that modules's "Node Alive" message. Each module on the class 2 serial data circuit which is powered and performing functions that require detection of a communications malfunction is required to send a "Node Alive" message every two seconds. When no message is detected from the powertrain control module (PCM) for five seconds, DTC U1016 is set.

The ignition is turned to the ON position, and a module on the class 2 serial data circuit does not receive the PCM ID for 5 seconds.

When multiple Loss of Communication DTCs are set concurrently, the cause is likely to be two opens in the class 2 serial data circuit. Use the Data Link Schematic in order to determine the location of the opens.