Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Mid Speed GMLAN Device
Diagnostic Instructions
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit
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Short to Ground
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Open/High Resistance
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Short to Voltage
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Signal Performance
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Mid Speed GMLAN Serial Data (+)
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1
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U0100-U0299*
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1
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-
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Mid Speed GMLAN Serial Data (-)
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1
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U0100-U0299*
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1
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-
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Ground (DLC, terminal 5)
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-
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1
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-
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-
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* No communications with one or more mid speed GMLAN modules. An
open in only one mid speed GMLAN serial data circuit may allow
degraded communication between the modules. An open between the
data link connector (DLC) and the first splice will only effect the
communication with the scan tool. The vehicle modules will still
communicate.
1. No communication on any mid speed GMLAN module.
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Circuit/System Description
Modules connected to the mid speed GMLAN serial data circuits
monitor for serial data communications during normal vehicle
operation. Operating information and commands are exchanged among
the modules when the ignition switch is in any position other than
OFF. The mid speed GMLAN serial data bus uses a terminating
resistor that is in parallel with the mid speed GMLAN (+) and (-)
circuits.
Diagnostic Aids
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Sometimes, while diagnosing a
specific customer concern or after a repair, you may notice a
history U-code present. However, there is no associated "current"
or "active" status. Loss-of- communication U-codes such as these
can set for a variety of reasons. Many times, they're transparent
to the vehicle operator and technician, and/or have no associated
symptoms. Eventually, they will erase themselves automatically
after a number of fault-free ignition cycles. This condition would
most likely be attributed to one of these scenarios: |
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A control module
on the data communication circuit was disconnected while the
communication circuit is awake. |
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Power to one or
more modules was interrupted during diagnosis. |
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A low battery
condition was present, so some control modules stop communicating
when battery voltage drops below a certain threshold. |
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Battery power was
restored to the vehicle and control modules on the communication
circuit did not all re-initialize at the same time. |
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If a
loss-of-communication U-code appears in history for no apparent
reason, it is most likely associated with one of the scenarios
above. These are all temporary conditions and should never be
interpreted as an intermittent fault, causing you to replace a
part. |
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Do not replace a control
module reporting a U code. The U code identifies which control
module needs to be diagnosed for a communication issue.
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Communication may be available
between the BCM and the scan tool with the mid speed GMLAN serial
data system inoperative. This condition is due to the BCM using the
high, mid, and low speed GMLAN systems. |
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An open in the DLC ground
circuit terminal 5 will allow the scan tool to operate but not
communicate with the vehicle. |
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The engine will not start when
there is a total malfunction of the mid speed GMLAN serial data
bus. |
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Technicians may find various
Local Area Network communication Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) and
no low speed GMLAN communications with the scan tool. |
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These conditions may be caused by the installation of an
aftermarket navigation radio module (see bulletins). Some customers
may comment of one or more of the following concerns: |
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Vehicle cranks
but will not start |
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Vehicle stability
enhancement system warning lights and messages |
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PRNDL gear
indicator position errors |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Data Link Communications Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
Note: Each control module
may need to be disconnected to isolate a circuit fault. Use the
schematic to identify the following:
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Control modules
the vehicle is equipped with |
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Mid speed GMLAN
serial data circuit terminating resistors |
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Control module
locations on the mid speed GMLAN serial data circuits |
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Each control
module's mid speed GMLAN serial data circuit terminals |
1. |
Attempt to communicate with
all control modules on the mid speed GMLAN serial data circuit.
Refer to
Data Link References . Communications should not be available
with two or more control modules on the mid speed GMLAN serial data
circuit. |
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If only one control module is not communicating,
diagnose that control module only. Refer to
DTC U0100-U02FF . |
2. |
Disconnect the scan tool from
the DLC. The following tests will be done at the DLC
connector. |
3. |
All access doors closed,
ignition OFF for 60 seconds, test for less than 10 Ω between
the ground circuit terminal 5 and ground. |
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If greater than the specified range, test the
ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
4. |
Ignition ON, test for less
than 4.5 V between the serial data circuits listed below and
ground: |
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If greater than the specified range, test the
serial data circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Testing the
Serial Data Circuits for a Short to Voltage. |
5. |
Ignition OFF for 60 seconds,
test for greater than 100 Ω between the serial data circuits
listed below and ground: |
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If not the specified value, test the serial data
circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Testing the Serial Data
Circuits for a Short to ground. |
6. |
Test for 50-70 Ω between
the serial data circuits terminal 3 and terminal 11. |
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If less than 35 Ω, test for a short between
the serial data circuits. Refer to Testing the Serial Data Circuits
for a Short between the Circuits. |
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If 35-50 Ω there may be a third terminating
resistor between the serial data circuits. This can happen if the
incorrect control module is installed. Some control modules are
available with and without the terminating resistors installed to
reduce the need of terminating resistors in the wiring
harness. |
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If greater than 70 Ω but less than infinite,
test the serial data circuit for an open/high resistance. Refer to
Testing the Serial Data Circuits for an Open/High Resistance. |
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If infinite, test the serial data circuits between
the DLC and the first connection to the serial data circuit for an
open/high resistance. |
Testing the Serial Data Circuits for a Short to Voltage
1. |
Ignition OFF, disconnect the
harness connectors with the mid speed GMLAN serial data circuits at
an easily accessible control module. |
2. |
Ignition ON, test for greater
than 4.5 V between each serial data circuit at the control module
connector that was just disconnected and ground. Verify that one or
more serial data circuits are greater than 4.5 V. |
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If all serial data circuits are less than the
specified range, replace the control module that was
disconnected. |
3. |
Ignition OFF, disconnect the
harness connectors with the mid speed GMLAN serial data circuits at
another control module, in the direction of the circuit shorted to
voltage. |
4. |
Ignition ON, test for greater
than 4.5 V between the serial data circuits at the control module
connector that was just disconnected and ground. Verify that one or
more serial data circuits are greater than 4.5 V. |
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If all serial data circuits are less than the
specified range, replace the control module that was just
disconnected. |
5. |
Repeat step 3 until one of the
follow conditions are isolated: |
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A short to voltage on the
serial data circuit between 2 control modules or splice packs, if
equipped |
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A short to voltage on the
serial data circuit between a control module and a terminating
resistor |
Testing the Serial Data Circuits for a Short to Ground
1. |
Ignition OFF, disconnect the
harness connectors with the mid speed GMLAN serial data circuits at
an easily accessible control module. |
2. |
Ignition OFF for 60 seconds,
test for less than 1k Ω between each serial data circuit at
the control module connector that was just disconnected and ground.
Verify that one or more serial data circuits are less than 1k
Ω. |
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If all serial data circuits are greater than the
specified range, replace the control module that was
disconnected. |
3. |
Disconnect the harness
connectors with the mid speed GMLAN serial data circuits at another
control module, in the direction of the circuit shorted to
ground. |
4. |
Ignition OFF for 60 seconds,
test for less than 1k Ω between the serial data circuits at
the control module connector that was just disconnected and ground.
Verify that one or more serial data circuits are less than 1k
Ω. |
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If greater than the specified range for all serial
data circuits, replace the control module that was just
disconnected. |
5. |
Repeat step 3 until one of the
follow conditions are isolated: |
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A short to ground on the
serial data circuit between 2 control modules or splice packs, if
equipped |
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A short to ground on the
serial data circuit between a control module and a terminating
resistor |
Testing the Serial Data Circuits for a Short between the
Circuits
1. |
Ignition OFF, disconnect the
harness connectors with the mid speed GMLAN serial data circuits at
an easily accessible control module that is not
communicating. |
2. |
Ignition OFF for 60 seconds,
test for less than 35 Ω between each pair of serial data
circuits at the control module connector that was just
disconnected. Verify that one pair of serial data circuits are less
than 35 Ω. |
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If each pair of serial data circuits is greater
than the specified range, replace the control module that was
disconnected. |
3. |
Connect the harness connectors
at the control module that was disconnected. |
4. |
Disconnect the harness
connectors with the mid speed GMLAN serial data circuits at another
control module, in the direction of the circuits shorted
together. |
5. |
Ignition OFF for 60 seconds,
test for less than 35 Ω between each pair of serial data
circuits at the control module connector that was just
disconnected. Verify that one pair of serial data circuits are less
than 35 Ω. |
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If each pair of serial data circuits is within the
specified range, replace the control module that was just
disconnected. |
6. |
Repeat step 3 until one of the
following conditions are isolated: |
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Serial data circuits shorted
together between 2 control modules or splice packs, if
equipped |
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Serial data circuits shorted
together between a control module and a terminating resistor
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A shorted terminating
resistor |
Testing the Serial Data Circuits for an Open/High
Resistance
1. |
Ignition OFF, disconnect the
harness connectors with the mid speed GMLAN serial data circuits at
an easily accessible control module that is not
communicating. |
2. |
Ignition OFF for 60 seconds,
test for greater than 100k Ω between each pair of serial data
circuits at the control module connector that was just
disconnected. Verify that one pair of serial data circuits is
greater than 100k Ω. |
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If each pair of serial data circuits is less than
the specified range, replace the control module that was
disconnected. |
3. |
Connect the harness connectors
at the control module that was disconnected. |
4. |
Disconnect the harness
connectors with the mid speed GMLAN serial data circuits at another
control module, in the direction of the open circuit. |
5. |
Ignition OFF for 60 seconds,
test for greater than 100k Ω between each pair of serial data
circuits at the control module connector that was just
disconnected. Verify that one pair of serial data circuits is
greater than 100k Ω. |
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If each pair of serial data circuits is less than
the specified range, replace the control module that was just
disconnected. |
6. |
Repeat step 3 until one of the
following conditions are isolated: |
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An open/high resistance on the
serial data circuit between 2 control modules or splice packs, if
equipped |
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An open/high resistance on the
serial data circuit between a control module and a terminating
resistor |
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An open/high resistance
terminating resistor |
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
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