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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. The instrument panel module (IPM) is used on vehicles with automatic climate control (w/CJ2). The climate control panel is (CCP) used with standard climate control systems (w/C67).

  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. • Climate Control Panel (CCP) w/C67
    • Dash Integration Module (DIM)
    • Drivers Door Module (DDM)
    • Heads Up Display (HUD)
    • Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
    • Instrument Panel Module (IPM) w/CJ2
    • Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
    • Rear Integration Module (RIM)

Does the scan tool communicate with above listed modules?

Go to Step 3

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

3

Select one of the following control modules to display DTCs function on the scan tool.

    • CCP w/C67
    • DDM
    • DIM
    • HUD
    • IPC
    • IPM w/CJ2
    • PCM
    • RIM

Does the scan tool display any DTCs?

Go to Step 4

Go to Symptoms

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 B1000, B1004, B1007, B1009 or B1010?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System

Go to Step 6

6

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