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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2)  - A partial loss of communication in the class 2 serial data circuit uses a different procedure than a total loss of communication of the class 2 serial data circuit.
  2. 4)  - The following DTCs may be retrieved with a history status. The DTCs are not the cause of the present condition.
    • U1300
    • U1301
    • U1305
  3. 6)  - A State of Health DTC with a history status may be present along with a U1000 or U1255 with a current status. This indicates that the malfunction occurred when the ignition was on.
  4. 10)  - Normal class 2 serial data communication cannot take place until the body control module (BCM) sends the appropriate power mode message. If the BCM does not send a wake-up message, other modules on the class 2 serial data circuit may not communicate.
  5. 12)  - Normal class 2 serial data communication cannot take place until the body control module (BCM) sends the appropriate power mode message. If the BCM does not send a wake-up message, other modules on the class 2 serial data circuit may not communication.
  6. 17)  - If there are no current DTCs that begin with the letter "U", the communication concern has been repaired.
  7. 18)  - The communication concern may have prevented diagnostic of the customer complaint.
Fig 1: Scan Tool Does Not Communicate With Class 2 Device Diagnosis (Steps 1-9)
G01713531Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Scan Tool Does Not Communicate With Class 2 Device Diagnosis (Steps 10-15)
G01713532Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 3: Scan Tool Does Not Communicate With Class 2 Device Diagnosis (Steps 16-20)
G01713533Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.