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Modules connected to the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits monitor for serial data communications on the high speed GMLAN network during normal vehicle operation. Operating information and commands are exchanged among the modules. When a module detects a bus-off condition a DTC U0001, U2100 or U2104 will be set. Generally these DTCs can be retrieved as history only, with the exception of body control module (BCM) that can set DTC U2100 as current, because it communicates with the scan tool on class 2.

Diagnostic Aids

The high speed GMLAN serial data bus uses two 120 ohms terminating resistors that are in parallel with the high speed GMLAN (+) and (-) circuits. One of the resistors is connected at the body control module (BCM) and the other is at the engine control module (ECM). If testing for a short between high speed GMLAN (+) and (-) a reading of 60 ohms is normal. If the high speed GMLAN serial data is open testing the resistance between high speed GMLAN (+) and (-) will read about 120 ohms.

The engine will not start when there is a total malfunction of the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits while the engine is not running. The following conditions may cause a total loss of high speed GMLAN data communication:

    • A short between high speed GMLAN (+) and high speed GMLAN (-) circuits
    • Any of the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits shorted to ground or voltage
    • A module internal malfunction that causes a short to voltage or ground on the high speed GMLAN circuits
    • Any of the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits open

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Schematic Reference: Data Link Connector Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

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  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Retrieve DTCs from BCM.

Did you record DTC U2100 , as current?

Go to DTC U2100

Go to Step 3

3

Did you record any DTCs in the range of U2105 to U2199?

Go to DTC U2105-U2199

Go to Step 4

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Important:: Make sure the CANdi module works fine. When functioning properly, CANdi's LED flashes. In the event of a problem, the LED will be constantly illuminated.

Does the scan tool communicate with any module on the GMLAN serial data circuits?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

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Retrieve DTCs from the respective module(s).

Did you record any DTCs in the range of U0100 to U0299 or in the range of U2105 to U2199?

Go to DTC U0100-U0299 or DTC U2105-U2199

Go to Step 6

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Important:: Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF, when testing for a short to voltage. Use the DMM MIN/MAX function to capture intermittent conditions.

  1. Disconnect the scan tool from the data link connector (DLC).
  2. Test the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits for:
  3. • an intermittent short to ground
    • an intermittent short to voltage
    • an intermittent short between them
    • an intermittent open on any of the circuits

Refer to the following in Wiring Systems:

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  GMLAN Wiring Repairs

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Diagnostic Aids

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  1. Disconnect the body control module (BCM).
  2. Test the following circuits of the BCM for an open or short to ground:
  3. • The battery positive voltage input circuits
    • The battery positive voltage output circuits
    • The ignition mode switch input circuits
    • The switched battery positive voltage circuits

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 8

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Test the ground circuits of the BCM for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

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Inspect for poor connections at the DLC terminals 6 and 14. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 10

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Test the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits between the BCM and DLC for:

    • Short to ground
    • Short to battery
    • Short between them
    • Open

Refer to the following in Wiring Systems:

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  GMLAN Wiring Repairs

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

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Inspect for poor connections at the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

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Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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  1. Reconnect all of the disconnected modules.
  2. Install a scan tool.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Select the Display DTCs function for each module.

Did you record any current DTCs?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

System OK