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U0078




DTC U0078

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC U0078 00
- Control Module Low Speed Communication Bus Off Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The low speed GMLAN serial data bus is used to communicate information between the devices. The serial data is transmitted over a single wire to the appropriate devices. The low speed GMLAN serial data circuits also connect directly to the data link connector (DLC).

Conditions for Running the DTC

* Supply voltage to the devices are in the normal operating range.

* The vehicle power mode requires serial data communications.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The device setting the DTC has attempted to establish communications on the serial data circuits more than 3 times in 5 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* The device suspends all message transmission.

* The device uses default values for all parameters received on the serial data circuits.

* The device inhibits the setting of all other communication DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.

* A history DTC clears when the device ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold of 50, without a repeat of the malfunction.

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON.

2. Verify DTC U0078 is not set.

If DTC U0078 is set
Refer to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Low Speed GMLAN Device Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Low Speed GMLAN Device.

If DTC U0078 is not set

3. All OK