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Object Number: 427808  Size: SF

Circuit Description

This is code (both current and history) indicates the body control module (BCM) has sensed a loss of serial peripheral interface (SPI) data from the instrument cluster.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

All of the following conditions must be met:

    • Ignition 0 is active.
    • The serial data transmitted from the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to the BCM is incorrect for 12 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Stores DTC U2001 in the BCM memory

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The BCM goes to sleep and reinitializes with the malfunction cleared.
    • All the BCM history codes will be cleared after 100 ignition cycles (from OFF to ON) with no current codes active during the 100 ignition cycles.
    • Use the scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

    • When the diagnostics direct you to take electrical measurements at the wiring harness junction blocks, refer to Power Distribution for terminal assignments of the wiring harness junction blocks.
    • If the DTC is a history DTC, the problem may be intermittent. Perform the above tests while wiggling the wiring and connectors. This may often cause the malfunction to appear.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Important: A short to ground will cause an open fuse(s). Before performing this diagnostic procedure, inspect the fuse(s) for an open.

1

Was the body control module (BCM) Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Body Control Module System Check

2

Diagnose and repair DTC U2002 through DTC 2007.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 3

3

Use the scan tool in order to check if DTC U2001 is current without any DTCs within DTC U2002 through DTC U2007 as current codes.

Is U2001 a current DTC without any DTCs within DTC U2002 through 2007 set as current codes?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 2

4

Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 5

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5

Clear the DTCs from the memory.

Are the DTCs cleared from the memory?

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Go to Body Control Module System Check

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