Scan Tool Does Not Communicate With Class 2 Device

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. Connecting a scan tool to the DLC allows communication with the modules for diagnostic purposes. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) may be set due to this symptom and during this diagnostic procedure. Complete the diagnostic procedure in order to ensure that all of the DTCs are diagnosed and cleared from memory.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
Disconnecting modules and turning the ignition switch to RUN may cause DTCs to set in these modules. Check for DTCs in each module upon completion of the required repair.

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-4:

Steps 5-12:

Steps 13-19:

Steps 20-25:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. A partial malfunction in the class 2 serial data circuit uses a different procedure from a total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit.
3. DTCs U1300 or U1301 may be retrieved with a history status. These DTCs are not the cause of the present condition.
6. A state of health DTC with a history status may be present along with a U1000 having a current status. This indicates the malfunction occurred when the ignition was on.
7. Data link connector terminals 2 and 5 provide the connection to the class 2 serial data circuit and the signal ground circuit respectively.
9. A poor connection at the star connector would cause this condition but will not set a DTC.
10. An open in the class 2 serial data circuit between the DLC and star connector will prevent the scan tool from communicating with any module. This condition will not set a DTC.
11. The class 2 serial data circuit is shorted to voltage or ground. The condition may be due to the wiring or due to a malfunction in one of the modules. When testing the wiring for a short, make sure there is not a module connected to the wire being tested. This test isolates the PCM class 2 serial data circuit.
13. This test isolates the SDM class 2 serial data circuit.
15. This test isolates the EBCM class 2 serial data circuit.
17. This test isolates the IPC class 2 serial data circuit.
21. If there are no current DTCs that begin with a "U", the communication malfunction has been repaired.
22. The communication malfunction may have prevented diagnosis of the customer complaint.