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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

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 following modules:
  3. • The dash integration module (DIM)
    • The rear integration module (RIM)
    • The instrument panel module (IPM)

Does the scan tool communicate with the DIM, RIM, and IPM?

Go to Step 3

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

3

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 4

4

Does the scan tool display DTC B1000, B1004, B1007, B1009, B1010, B1390 or B1422?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type

Go to Step 5

5

Does the scan tool display DTC B1327?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type in Engine Electrical

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type