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U1862




DTC U1862

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors
DTC U1862
- Battery Energy Control Module Lost Communication with Communications Gateway Module

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit Description

Modules connected to the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits monitor for serial data communications during normal vehicle operation. Operating information and commands are exchanged among the modules. The modules have prerecorded information about what messages are needed to be exchanged on the serial data circuits, for each virtual network. The messages are supervised and also, some periodic messages are used by the receiver module as an availability indication of the transmitter module. Each message contains the identification number of the transmitter module.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* Voltage supplied to the modules is in the normal operating voltage range.
* The vehicle power mode requires serial data communication to occur.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

A supervised periodic message that includes the transmitter module availability has not been received.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The module uses a default value for the missing parameter.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.
* A history DTC clears when the module ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold of 50, without a repeat of the malfunction.

Diagnostic Aids

* A poor connection at the inoperative module may cause this DTC to set.
* An improperly powered module may cause this DTC to set.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Data Communication Schematics (Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

Data Link Communications Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Using the DTC Descriptor and Diagnostic Aids, determine the module that is not communicating. Utilize the schematics to identify if there are any other modules between the module that sets the DTC and the module that is not communicating.
2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the module that is not communicating.
3. Test for less than 10 ohms between the module ground circuits and ground.

If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for open/high resistance.

4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between all battery positive voltage circuits, including wakeup and enable circuits, and ground.

If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit fuse is open, also test the positive voltage outputs of the module for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the module.

5. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between all ignition voltage circuits and ground.

If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit fuse is open, also test the positive voltage outputs of the module for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the module.

6. Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm on the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits between the non-communicating module and the module that set the DTC.

If greater than the specified range, test the serial data circuits for an open/high resistance. If all circuits test normal, replace any module that is located between the module that sets the DTC and the non-communicating module.

7. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the module that is not communicating.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* GMLAN Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for module replacement, setup, and programming