Data Link Communication System: Diagnosis Hummer H2 I

Diagnostic Starting Point - Data Link Communications

Begin the diagnosis of the Data Link Communications by performing the Diagnostic System Check for the system in which the customer concern is apparent. The Diagnostic System Check will direct you to the correct procedure within the Data Link Communications section when a communication malfunction is present.

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

Circuit Description

Modules connected to the class 2 serial data circuit monitor for serial data communications during normal vehicle operation. Operating information and commands are exchanged among the modules. When a module receives a message for a critical operating parameter, the module records the identification number of the module which sent the message for State of Health monitoring. A critical operating parameter is one which, when not received, requires that the module use a default value for that parameter. When a module does not associate an identification number with at least one critical parameter within 5 seconds of beginning serial data communication, DTC U1000 is set. When more than one critical parameter does not have an identification number associated with it, the DTC will only be reported once.

The class 2 serial data line on this vehicle is a star configuration, with the body control module (BCM) and powertrain control module (PCM) each have a second class 2 serial data line between them. The following modules communicate on the class 2 serial data line

1. The audio amplifier
2. The body control module (BCM)
3. The driver door module (DDM)
4. The driver seat module (DSM)
5. The electronic brake control module (EBCM)
6. The electronic suspension control (ESC) module
7. The front passenger door module (FPDM)
8. The HVAC control module
9. The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
10. The instrument panel cluster (IPC)
11. The powertrain control module (PCM)
12. The radio
13. The rear seat audio (RSA) controller
14. The transfer case shift control module (TCSCM)
15. The vehicle communication interface module (VCIM) w/UE1

Conditions for Running the DTC

1. Voltage supplied to the module is in the normal operating voltage range of 9-16 volts.
2. DTCs U1300, U1301 or U1305 do not have a current status.
3. The vehicle power mode requires serial data communication to occur.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

A node alive message has not been received from an unidentified module within the last 5 seconds after establishing class 2 serial data communication.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The module uses a default value for the missing parameter.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

1. A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.
2. A history DTC clears when the module ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold, without a repeat of the malfunction.

Diagnostic Aids

When a malfunction occurs while modules are communicating, a lost communication DTC is set as a current DTC. When the modules stop communicating the current lost communication DTC is cleared but the history DTC remains. When the modules begin to communicate again, the module with the open fuse will not be learned by the other modules so U1000 is set current by the other modules. If the malfunction occurs when the modules are not communicating, only U1000 is set.

Modules connected to the class 2 serial data circuit monitor for serial data communications during normal vehicle operation. Operating information and commands are exchanged among the modules. When a module receives a message for a critical operating parameter, the module records the identification number of the module which sent the message for State of Health monitoring. A critical operating parameter is one which, when not received, requires that the module use a default value for that parameter. Once an identification number is learned by a module, it will monitor for that module's Node Alive message. Each module on the class 2 serial data circuit which is powered and performing functions that require detection of a communications malfunction is required to send a Node Alive message every 2 seconds. When no message is detected from a learned identification number for 5 seconds, a DTC U1xxx where xxx is equal to the 3-digit identification number is set.

The control module ID number list below provides a method for determining which module is not communicating. A module with a class 2 serial data circuit malfunction or which loses power during the current ignition cycle will have a Loss of Communication DTC set by other modules that depend on information from that failed module. The modules that can communicate will set a DTC indicating the module that can not communicate.

DTC U1001-U1254

When more than one Loss of Communication DTC is set in either 1 module or in several modules, diagnose the DTCs in the following order

1. Current DTCs before history DTCs unless told otherwise in the diagnostic table.
2. The DTC which is reported the most times.
3. From the lowest number DTC to the highest number DTC.

1. The following diagnostic trouble codes do not have a current status: U1300 U1301 U1305
2. The vehicle power mode requires serial data communication to occur.

A message from a learned identification number has not been detected for the past 5 seconds.

The module uses a default value for the missing parameter.

1. A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.
2. A history DTC clears when the module ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold, without a repeat of the malfunction.

1. An intermittent open between the inoperative module and a star connector may cause this code to set.
2. A poor connection at the inoperative module or a star connector may cause this code to set.
3. An intermittent open in a star connector may cause this code to set.
4. An improperly powered module may cause this code to set.

Modules connected to the class 2 serial data circuit monitor for serial data communications during normal vehicle operation. Operating information and commands are exchanged among the modules. In addition to this, Node Alive messages are transmitted by each module on the class 2 serial data circuit about once every 2 seconds. When the module detects one of the following conditions on the class 2 serial data circuit for approximately 3 seconds, the setting of all other class 2 serial communication DTCs is inhibited and a DTC will set.

DTC U1300, U1301, or U1305

Conditions for Running the DTCs

1. Voltage supplied to the module is in the normal operating voltage range.
2. The vehicle power mode requires serial data communication to occur.

1. A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.
2. A history DTC clears when the module ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold, without a repeat of the malfunction.

1. These DTCs cannot be retrieved with a current status. Diagnosis of current DTCs is accomplished via the symptom, Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with a Class 2 Device. Refer to «Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device»(ref-187206-S37732169812005083100000) .
2. An intermittent condition is likely to be caused by a short on the class 2 serial data circuit. Use the Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with a Class 2 Device procedure in order to isolate an intermittent condition. Refer to «Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device»(ref-187206-S37732169812005083100000) .

Symptoms - Data Link Communications

1. Perform the applicable diagnostic system check before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that there are no DTCs set.
2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to «Data Link Communications Description and Operation»(ref-187206-S26482038012005083100000) .

Visual/Physical Inspection

1. Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the vehicle systems. Refer to «Checking Aftermarket Accessories»(ref-187209-S27288891182005083100000) in Wiring Systems.
2. Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom

1. «Scan Tool Does Not Power Up»(ref-187206-S04594252222005083100000)
2. «Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device»(ref-187206-S37732169812005083100000)

The data link connector (DLC) is a standardized 16 cavity connector. Connector design and location is dictated by an industry wide standard, and is required to provide the following

1. Scan tool power battery positive voltage at terminal 16
2. Scan tool power ground at terminal 4
3. Common signal ground at terminal 5

The scan tool will power up with the ignition OFF. Some modules however, will not communicate unless the ignition is ON and the power mode master (PMM) module sends the appropriate power mode message.

Modules connected to the class 2 serial data circuit monitor for serial data communications during normal vehicle operation. Operating information and commands are exchanged among the modules. Connecting a scan tool to the DLC allows communication with the modules for diagnostic purposes.

The engine will not start when there is a total loss of class 2 serial data communication while the ignition is OFF. The following conditions will cause a total loss of class 2 serial data communication

1. A class 2 serial data circuit shorted to ground.
2. A class 2 serial data circuit shorted to voltage.
3. An internal condition within a module or connector on the class 2 serial data circuit, that causes a short to voltage or ground to the class 2 serial data circuit.

The data link connector (DLC) allows a scan tool to communicate with the class 2 serial data line. The serial data line is the means by which the microprocessor-controlled modules in the vehicle communicate with each other. Once the scan tool is connected to the class 2 serial data line through the DLC, the scan tool can be used to monitor each module for diagnostic purposes and to check for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Class 2 serial data is transmitted on a single wire at an average of 10.4 kbps. This value is an average, class 2 uses a variable pulse width modulation to carry data and depending on the message it may operate faster or slower. The bus will float at a nominal 7.0 volts during normal operation. Each module can pull this lower during the transmission. The bus is not at battery positive voltage or ground potential during normal operation. When the ignition switch is in RUN, each module communicating on the class 2 serial data line sends a state of health (SOH) message every 2 seconds to ensure that the module is operating properly. When a module stops communicating on the class 2 serial data line, for example if the module loses power or ground, the SOH message it normally sends on the data line every 2 seconds disappears. Other modules on the class 2 serial data line, which expect to receive that SOH message, detect its absence; those modules in turn set an internal DTC associated with the loss of SOH of the non-communicating module. The DTC is unique to the module which is not communicating, for example, when the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) SOH message disappears, several modules set DTC U1088. Note that a loss of serial data DTC does not normally represent a failure of the module that set it.

On some vehicles, if the PCM is unable to communicate with the VTD system after the vehicle has started, the PCM will consider the VTD system to be malfunctioning. The PCM will enter a fail enable state and will command the security indicator to illuminate. When the PCM is in a fail enable state the vehicle will NOT stall or stop running. If the PCM is in a fail enable state when the ignition is switched OFF, the PCM will remain fail enable until communications with the VTD system has been restored. When the PCM is in a fail enable state the VTD system is NOT active and the vehicle will start. This feature is NOT available on all GM vehicle lines.