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DTC C056D

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 C056D
- Electronic Control Unit Hardware

For symptom byte information, refer to Symptom Byte List Symptom Byte List.

Circuit/System Description

The internal fault detection is handled inside the device. The symptom byte information is for engineering reference only. No external circuit diagnosis is involved.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The device runs the program to detect an internal fault when power up is commanded. The only requirements are voltage and ground. This program runs even if the voltage is out of the valid operating range.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The device has detected an internal malfunction.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The device refuses all additional inputs.

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.

Diagnostic Aids

* This DTC may be stored as a history DTC without affecting the operation of the device.

* If stored only as a history DTC and not retrieved as a current DTC, do not replace the device.

* If this DTC is retrieved as both a current and history DTC, replace the device that set the DTC.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

* Data Communication Schematics [1][2]Electrical Diagrams

* Control Module References Control Module References

Connector End View Reference

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Description and Operation

Data Link Communications Description and Operation Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing

* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs

* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON.

2. Verify DTC C056D is not set.

If DTC C056D is set in a device that can be programmed

1. Program the device that set the DTC.

2. Verify the DTC does not set.

If the DTC sets, replace the device that set the DTC.

If the DTC does not set

3. All OK.

If DTC C056D is set in a device that cannot be programmed
Replace the device that set the DTC.

If DTC C056D is not set

3. All OK

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.

Control Module References Control Module References for device replacement, programming and setup