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ISO 9141 Communication Link

The Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) control module, Remote Anti-theft Personality (RAP) module, air bag diagnostic monitor and Semi-Active Ride Control (SARC) module are connected to the ISO 9141 communication link. The ISO 9141 communication link is not a true network in the fact that the modules can only communicate with a scan tool connected to Data Link Connector (DLC) and cannot communicate with the other modules.

The ISO 9141 communication link circuit consists of a single Light Blue/White wire routed throughout vehicle. See Fig 1 . Data is transferred only from each module to scan tool. If the Light Blue/White wire becomes open or shorted, or if a module fails, communication link will fail.

COMPONENT LOCATIONS

Component Location
ABS Module Under Battery In Engine Compartment
Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor In Center Of Instrument Panel
GEM On Rear Of Fuse Panel
PATS Module Behind integrated Control Panel
PCM On Right Side Of Firewall In Engine Compartment
RAP Module In Center Of Instrument Panel
RCC Module On A/C Evaporator Case
SARC Module Right Side Of Luggage Compartment
Fig 1: Identifying ISO 9141 Communication Link Component Locations
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