Service Information

Cruze

DTC P0864

Diagnostic Instructions

•	Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

•	Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

•	Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC P0864: Invalid Data Received From Transmission Control Module

Some control modules are constantly receiving information from other control modules through serial data communication network. The invalid data code will be set when a receiving control module detects a discrepancy in information it receives from another control module causing its integrity to be questioned. No external circuit diagnosis is involved.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Battery voltage is between 9-16 V and data link communications operate normally.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The control module is not configured properly.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Specific subsystems will not function.

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, without a repeat of the malfunction.

Reference Information

Electrical Information Reference

•	Circuit Testing

•	Connector Repairs

•	Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

•	Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Start and run the engine for 10 s.
Ignition ON, engine OFF, verify the appropriate DTC is not set.

⇒	If the DTC is set along with other codes, diagnose all other codes first. If no other codes are set, program the control module specified by the DTC descriptor.

With a scan tool, clear the DTCs.
Ignition OFF, remove the scan tool, open and close the drivers door.
Wait 60 s, then verify the DTC is not set.

⇒	If the DTC is set, replace the appropriate control module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for control module replacement, setup, and programming