Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptor
DTC U2142 00: Lost Communication With Yaw Rate Sensor (YRS)
Circuit/System Description
The electronic brake control module (EBCM) activates the other modules connected to the CAN serial data circuits by applying voltage when the ignition key is in ACC, ON or START. The EBCM, Yaw Rate Sensor, and the Steering Angle Sensor are the only modules
connected to the CAN bus serial data circuits. For more information on CAN bus serial data refer to
Data Link Communications Description and Operation.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The system voltage is between 9-16 volts. |
| • | The vehicle power mode master requires serial data communication to occur. |
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
| • | The vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES), if equipped, and traction control system (TCS) will not function. |
| • | System OFF lamps will illuminate for these systems. |
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 are 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. |
| • | Communication may be available between the BCM and the scan tool with either the low or high speed GMLAN serial data system inoperative. This condition is due to the BCM using both the low and high speed GMLAN systems. |
| • | Use to determine if the module uses high or low speed GMLAN 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
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
ABS Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the yaw rate sensor.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms between the module low reference circuit terminal 1 and ground.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified value, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM. |
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the module voltage circuit terminal 9 and ground.
| ⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM. |
- If all circuits test normal, replace the yaw rate sensor.
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
