Network "Loss of Communication" Error Checking

The B-CAN and F-CAN systems send messages to each other to check the integrity of the network communication circuit. They do this by sending a specific digital message out after an event. For example, turning the ignition switch to ON. After the switch to ON, all the ECUs on the communication circuit expect to receive a message from other specific units within a specified amount of time. If the message is not received, the ECU will transmit a DTC reporting that the control units did not communicate.