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Possible Causes - Scan Tool Does Not Communicate With Can IHS

This diagnostic will not have Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) to assist in determining no scan tool communication with the vehicle.

Possible Causes
INOPERATIVE SCAN TOOL
DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC)
CAN IHS (+) BUS CIRCUIT OPEN, SHORTED OR HIGH RESISTANCE
CAN IHS (-) BUS CIRCUIT OPEN, SHORTED OR HIGH RESISTANCE
POOR TERMINAL CONTACT OR CONNECTOR CONNECTION(S)
STAR CONNECTOR
ANY MODULE ON THE CAN IHS BUS
NORMAL CAN IHS BUS CIRCUIT VOLTAGE TABLE

CIRCUIT NORMAL VOLTAGE VALUES
CAN IHS BUS (-) 1.5 - 2.5 volts
CAN IHS BUS (+) 2.5 - 3.5 volts
Difference Between CAN IHS BUS (+) and CAN IHS BUS (-) 0.5 volt