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Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) 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. The symptom list in Symptoms will determine the correct diagnostic procedure to use.

  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

Install a scan tool.

Does the scan tool power up?

Go to Step 2

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

2

Attempt to establish communication with the following modules:

    • Heater and A/C Programmer (HCM)
    • Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
    • Body Control Module (BCM)

Does the scan tool communicate with the modules?

Go to Step 3

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

3

Select the display DTC function on the scan tool for the following modules:

    • Heater and A/C Programmer (HCM)
    • Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
    • Body Control Module (BCM)

Does the scan tool display any DTCs?

Go to Step 4

Go to Symptoms

4

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

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

Go to Step 5

5

Does the scan tool display DTC B1982 or B1983?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type in Engine Electrical

Go to Step 6

6

Does the scan tool display DTC B1652, B1656 or B1658?

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

Go to Step 7

7

Does the scan tool display DTC P0530, P0601, P0602, P0604, P0606, P0704, P1546 or any other codes that would inhibit A/C operation?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type in Engine Controls-3.8L

Go to DTC Table