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For 1990-2009 cars only

This table identifies which serial data link that a particular module uses for in-vehicle data transmission. Some modules may use more than one data link to communicate. Some modules may have multiple communication circuits passing through them without actively communicating on that data link. This table is used to assist in correcting a communication malfunction. The BCM emulates some devices that are on high speed GMLAN serial data circuit to the modules on class 2 serial data circuit. The BCM transmits multiple Node Alive messages using source IDs that correspond to each of those high speed GMLAN nodes. This is in addition to the BCM behaving itself as a real node. For the description and operation of these serial data communication circuits refer to Data Link Communications Description and Operation .

Important: If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle the class two serial data bus must be diagnosed, repaired and functional first in order to prevent misdiagnosis.

Control Module

Data Link Type

Diagnostic Procedure

Schematic Reference: LINK

Body Control Module (BCM)

    • High Speed GMLAN
    • Class 2

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with High Speed GMLAN Device

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device

Communication Interface Module (OnStar®)

    • High Speed GMLAN - pass through only
    • Class 2

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device

Digital Radio Receiver (DRR)

Class 2

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device

Driver Door Module (DDM)

Class 2

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device

Driver Door Switch (DDS)

Class 2

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device

Driver Position Module

Class 2

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device

Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM)

High Speed GMLAN

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with High Speed GMLAN Device

Electronic Suspension Control (ESC) Module

High Speed GMLAN

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with High Speed GMLAN Device

Engine Control Module (ECM)

High Speed GMLAN

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with High Speed GMLAN Device

Exhaust Tail Pipe Flow Valve Control Module (w/ LC3 only)

Class 2

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device

Folding Top Controller (FTC)

Class 2

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device

Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

Class 2

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)

Class 2

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device

Head Up Display (HUD)

Class 2

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device

HVAC Control Module

Class 2

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device

Passenger Door Module (PDM)

Class 2

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device

Radio

Class 2

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device

Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR)

Class 2

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device

Steering Column Lock Control Module (SCLCM)

Class 2

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device

Transmission Control Module (TCM)

High Speed GMLAN

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with High Speed GMLAN Device