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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.

DTC Descriptor

DTC C0561 71: System Disabled Information Stored invalid serial data received

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

System Disabled Information Stored Invalid Serial Data Received

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C0561 71

Circuit/System Description

The coupling control module (CCM) receives messages from other modules over GMLAN which are needed to perform all wheel drive functions

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition switch is in the ON position.
    • Ignition voltage is greater than 9 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The CCM receives an invalid message from ECM, EBCM, modules over GMLAN which causes the CCM to deactivate.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

One or more of the following actions may occur:

    • All Wheel Drive Off (AWD Disabled).
    • Service All Wheel Drive (Service AWD).

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition for the DTC is no longer present.
    • The DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles.

Reference Information

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List for EBCM or ECM

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Perform Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle.
  2. Diagnose any other Vehicle DTCs before attempting diagnosis of C0561.
  3. With Tech 2, view "Signals" Data Display list under EBCM or ECM.
  4. Refer to appropriate module for diagnosing any "invalid" signals.
  5. If no invalid signals are present, view "Signal Fault" data in "Enhanced DTC Data"
  6. Refer to appropriate module for diagnosing that intermittent faulted signal

Repair Verification

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.