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Powertrain

U0168-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH VEHICLE SECURITY CONTROL MODULE (SKREEM/WCM)

WHEN MONITORED
Ignition run time is greater than 1 second. Battery voltage between 9 and 16 volts. Engine run time greater than 3 seconds.

SET CONDITION
Bus messages not received from the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (WCM) for approximately 2 to 5 seconds.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- CAN C BUS failure open or shorted condition
- SKREEM (WCW)
- PCM

Refer to Body Control Systems for diagnostic procedures and for further possible causes.

Diagnostic Test

1. ACTIVE DTC

Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool, read PCM DTCs.

Q: Is the DTC active at this time?

YES: Refer to Body Control Systems for diagnostic procedures and for further possible causes.
NO: Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure. Intermittent Condition
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Powertrain Verification Test