Circuit/System Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac XLR. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Modules connected to the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits monitor for serial data communications during normal vehicle operation. Operating information and commands are exchanged among the modules when the ignition switch is in any position other than OFF. The high speed GMLAN serial data circuits must be operational for the vehicle to start due to body control module (BCM) and engine control module (ECM) communications. The vehicle theft deterrent (VTD) module and ECM exchange information using the BCM as the gateway module allowing communication between the high and low speed serial data buses. The low speed GMLAN serial data circuit must also be operational for vehicle starting. The high speed GMLAN serial data bus uses two 60-ohm terminating resistors internal to the BCM and one 120-ohm terminating resistor internal to the ECM that are in parallel with the high speed GMLAN (+) and (-) circuits.