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Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers 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 control modules:
  3. • The body control module (BCM)
    • The drivers door module (DDM)
    • The instrument panel cluster (IPC)
    • The powertrain control module (PCM)
    • The remote function actuation (RFA) module, (remote control door lock receiver)

Does the scan tool communicate with all of the above listed modules?

Go to Step 3

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

3

Important: The engine may start during the following step. Turn OFF the engine as soon as you have observed the Crank power mode.

  1. Access the Class 2 Power Mode in the Diagnostic Circuit Check on the Scan Tool.
  2. Rotate the ignition switch through all positions while observing the ignition switch power mode parameter.

Does the ignition switch parameter reading match the ignition switch position for all switch positions?

Go to Step 4

Go to Power Mode Mismatch in Data Link Communications

4

Select each of the following control modules display DTCs function on the scan tool:

    • BCM
    • DDM
    • IPC

Does the scan tool display any DTCs?

Go to Step 5

Go to Symptoms - Lighting Systems

5

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 6

6

Does the scan tool display DTC B1652, B1656, B1657 or B1658?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Body Control System

Go to Step 7

7

Does the scan tool display DTC B0802 or B0803?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Shift Lock Control

Go to Step 8

8

Does the scan tool display DTC B1982 or B1983?

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

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List