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Symptom Chart

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MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The powertrain control module (PCM) does not respond to the diagnostic tool
  • Circuit or connection in the controller area network (CAN)
  • PCM
  • The instrument cluster does not respond to the diagnostic tool
  • Circuit or connection in the controller area network (CAN)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The restraint control module (RCM) does not respond to the diagnostic tool
  • Circuit or connection in the International Standards Organization (ISO) 9141 communications network
  • RCM
  • The anti-lock brake system (ABS) module does not respond to the diagnostic tool
  • Circuit or connection in the International Standards Organization (ISO) 9141 communications network
  • ABS module
  • The vehicle security module does not respond to the diagnostic tool
  • Circuit or connection in the International Standards Organization (ISO) 9141 communications network
  • Vehicle security module
  • No controller area network (CAN) communication
  • Circuit or connection in the CAN
  • CAN modules
  • No International Standards Organization (ISO) 9141 communications network communication
  • Circuit or connection in the ISO 9141 communications network
  • ISO 9141 communications network modules
  • No module/network communication - no power to the diagnostic tool
  • Battery junction box (BJB) fuse 18 (60A)
  • Central junction box (CJB) fuse 26 (20A)
  • Data link connector (DLC) C251 pins
  • Diagnostic tool
  • Circuitry