DTC U1500-U15BF
Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptor
Refer to Control Module U Code List .
Circuit/System Description
The serial data is transmitted over a Local Interconnect Network (LIN) single wire network circuit bus between a master control module and other control modules within a particular subsystem. If serial data communication is lost between any of the control modules on the LIN bus network, a no communication code against the non-communicating control module will be set. A master control module is the one that reports the non communication code. Note: a loss of serial data communications DTC does not represent a failure of the master control module that set it.
Diagnostic Aids
• | A control module may have a U-code stored in history that does not require any repairs. Issues with late or corrupted messages between control modules can be temporary with no apparent symptom or complaint; this does not mean the control module is faulty. Do not replace a control module based only on a history U-code. |
• | Do not replace a control module reporting a U-code. The U-code identifies which control module needs to be diagnosed for a communication issue. |
• | Communication will be available between the master control module and the scan tool if there is a loss of communications with any of the other control modules on the LIN bus network. |
• | An open in the LIN bus serial data circuit between the splice pack and a module will only affect that specific module. This type of failure will set a loss of communication DTC for each control module affected and the other control modules will still communicate. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Data Communication Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Data Link Communications Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Circuit/System Testing
Note:
• | Use the schematic to identify the following: |
- | Control modules and LIN devices the vehicle is equipped with |
- | Control module and LIN device locations on the serial data circuit |
- | The control module serial data circuit terminals and LIN device B+, ignition, ground, and serial data circuit terminals |
• | Use the Control Module U-Code list to determine which control module is not communicating with the master control module. Refer to Control Module U Code List . |
• | A loss of serial data communications DTC does not represent a failure of the master control module that set it. |
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at a LIN device that is not communicating.
- Test for less than 5 Ω between each ground circuit terminal and ground.
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
- If equipped, verify that a test lamp illuminates between each B+ circuit terminal and ground.
⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit fuse is open, test the control circuits of the LIN device for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the LIN device. |
- If equipped, ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between each ignition circuit terminal and ground.
⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit fuse is open, test the control circuits of the LIN device for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the LIN device. |
- Ignition ON, test for 2-11.5 V between the LIN serial data circuit and ground.
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the LIN serial data circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the master control module. |
⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the LIN serial data circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the master control module. |
- If all circuits test normal, replace the LIN device.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
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