GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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 presence of DTCs indicates that the transfer case shift control module has detected a fault. Go to symptoms for other concerns.

  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.

  4. Vehicle speed is provided to the transfer case shift control module via Class 2. Perform the diagnostics for powertrain DTCs P0502 and P0503 first.

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

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the transfer case shift control module.

Does the scan tool communicate with the transfer case shift control module?

Go to Step 3

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

3

Select the transfer case shift control module display DTCs function on the scan tool.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs?

Go to Step 4

Go to Symptoms - Transfer Case

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 P0502 or P0503?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 6.6L or Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 8.1 L

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List