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Possible Causes - Scan Tool Does Not Communicate With Can C (Hub Bus Style)

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

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Possible Causes
FAULTY SCAN TOOL
DATA LINK CONNECTOR
DATA LINK CONNECTOR FUSED B (+) CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
DATA LINK CONNECTOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
CAN C (+) BUS CIRCUIT OPEN, SHORTED OR HIGH RESISTANCE
CAN C (-) BUS CIRCUIT OPEN, SHORTED OR HIGH RESISTANCE
POOR CONNECTION
STAR CONNECTOR
ANY MODULE ON THE CAN C BUS
NORMAL CAN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE TABLE

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