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Pinpoint Test G : Lost Communication With Another Module

  1. G1 CHECK FOR LOST COMMUNICATION DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) IN OTHER MODULES 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode: Run ALL CMDTC.

    Do any other modules on the vehicle also have Lost Communication DTC with the suspect module? 

    YES  REFER to: COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
    NO  GO to G2 
  2. G2 REVIEW CMDTC (CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE)FOR LOW VOLTAGE DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) 
    • Review all module CMDTC for low voltage codes.

    Do any modules have low voltage DTC set? 

    YES  Resolve all vehicle voltage concerns. REFER to: CHARGING SYSTEM .
    NO  GO to G3 
  3. G3 INSPECT HS-CAN2 (HIGH-SPEED CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK 2)CONNECTORS 

    Refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK for schematic and connector information.

    • DISCONNECT and INSPECT the HS-CAN2 conectors between the TCCM and the suspect module.
    • Check for the following:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - fully seat pin, install new pins or connector as necessary
    • CONNECT all connectors. Make sure each connector seats and latches correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    YES  CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSB. If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSB address this concern, INSTALL a new suspect module.
    For U0100, refer to PCM HARDWARE TESTING .
    For U0121, refer to ABS GUIDED ROUTINE TESTING .
    For U0140, refer BCM GUIDED ROUTINE TESTING .
    NO  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.