Circuit Description
Modules connected to the class 2 serial data circuit monitor for serial data communications during normal vehicle operation. Operating information and commands are exchanged among the modules. When a module receives a message for a critical operating parameter, the module records the identification number of the module which sent the message for State of Health monitoring (Node Alive messages). A critical operating parameter is one which, when not received, requires that the module use a default value for that parameter. Once an identification number is learned by a module, it will monitor for that modules Node Alive message. Each module ON the class 2 serial data circuit which is powered and performing functions that require detection of a communications malfunction is required to send a Node Alive message every two seconds. When no message is detected from a learned identification number for five seconds, a DTC U1xxx (where xxx is equal to the three digit identification number) is set.
The Control Module ID Number list provides a method for determining which module is not communicating. A module with an internal class 2 serial data circuit malfunction or which loses power during the current ignition cycle would have a Lost Communication DTC set by other modules. Use the Control Module ID Number list in order to determine which module is not communicating and the Lost Communications with XXX diagnostic table in order to diagnose the malfunction. When no message is detected from a learned identification number for five seconds, a DTC U1xxx (where xxx is equal to the three digit identification number) is set.
Control Module | ID Number |
|---|---|
PCM/VCM | 016 |
ATC | 026 |
HVAC | 152 |
EBCM | 041 |
BCM | 064 |
SCM | 056 |
SDM | 088 |
IPC | 096 |
When more than one Loss of Communication DTC is set in a single module or among multiple modules, diagnose the DTCs in the following order:
- Current DTCs before history DTCs except as specified in the diagnostic tables.
- The DTC which is reported the most times.
- From the lowest number DTC to the highest number DTC
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | Voltage supplied to the module is in the normal operating voltage range (approximately 9 to 16 volts). |
| • | Diagnostic trouble codes U1300 and U1301 do not have a current status. |
| • | The vehicle power mode (ignition switch position) requires serial data communication to occur. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
A message from a learned identification number has not been detected for the past five seconds.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | A current DTC will clear when a Node Alive message from the failed identification number is detected ON the class 2 serial data circuit or at the end of the current ignition cycle. |
| • | A history DTC will clear upon receipt of a scan tool Clear DTCs command. |
Test Description
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Test the battery positive voltage circuit(s) and the ignition voltage circuit(s) of the module that is not communicating for an open or a short to ground. Refer to Control Module References for the applicable schematic. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 2 | |
Test the ground circuit(s) of the module that is not communicating for an open. Refer to Control Module References for the applicable schematic. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 3 | |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 | |
4 | Test the class 2 serial data circuit of the module that is not communicating for an open between the DLC and the splice pack SP205. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 5 |
5 | Inspect for poor connections/terminal tension at the battery positive voltage circuit(s), the ignition voltage circuit(s), the ground circuit(s), and the class 2 serial data circuit of the module that is not communicating. 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 7 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Replace the module which is not communicating. Refer to Control Module References for the appropriate Repair Instructions. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 9 | -- |
Does the scan tool display any DTCs which do not begin with a U? | -- | Go to Control Module References for the applicable Diagnostic System Check | Go to Step 8 | |
8 | Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs Did you clear all DTCs? | -- | Go to Step 9 | -- |
Select the Display DTCs function for the module(s) which had the Lost Communications with XXX DTC set. Does the scan tool display any DTCs which do not begin with a U? | -- | Go to Control Module References for the applicable Diagnostic System Check | Go to Step 10 | |
10 |
Did you complete the action? | -- | System OK | -- |
