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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 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

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Install a scan tool.

Does the scan tool power up?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up in Wiring Systems

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the body control module (BCM).

Does the scan tool communicate with the BCM?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Data Line in Wiring Systems

3

Select the body control module display DTCs function on the scan tool.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs?

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Go to Step 4

Go to the appropriate System Starting Point for the related symptom

4

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

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Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Data Line in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 5

5

Does the scan tool display DTC B1007, B1009 or B1015?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type

Go to Step 6

6

Does the scan tool display DTC B1339, B1344, B1349 or B2559?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type

Go to the appropriate System Starting Point for the related symptom