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Makes 🢒 Isuzu 🢒 2001 🢒 S/T Isuzu - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Data Link Communications 🢒 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 all the DTCs are diagnosed and cleared from memory.

This diagnostic procedure also checks the diagnostic enable/serial data line between the Data Link Connector (DLC) and the Transfer Case Shift Control Module (TCSCM).

Diagnostic Aids
    • The BCM detects that the ignition is ON and sends the appropriate power mode message to the other modules. Therefore, the BCM must be connected to the DLC for any other module to communicate with the scan tool.
    • When the class 2 serial data circuit is shorted to ground, DTC U1300 will be set. Refer to DTC U1300 .
    • When the class 2 serial data circuit is shorted to B+, DTC U1301 will be set. Refer to DTC U1301 .

Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.

  1. 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. The following modules communicate on the class 2 serial data circuit:

    2. • The Body Control Module (BCM)
    • The Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM)
    • The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
    • The Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
    • The Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)

  2. The following DTCs may be retrieved with a history status, but are not the cause of the present condition.

    3. • U1300
    • U1301

  3. A State of Health DTC with a history status may be present along with a U1000 or U1255 having a current status. This indicates that the malfunction occurred when the ignition was ON.

    4.

  4. Data link connector terminal 2 and terminal 5 provide the connection to the class 2 serial data circuit and the signal ground circuit respectively.

    5.

  5. A poor connection at terminal A would cause this condition but will not set a DTC.

    6.

  6. An open in the class 2 serial data circuit between the DLC and splice pack SP201 will prevent the scan tool from communicating with the module. This condition will not set a DTC.

    7.

  7. 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 wire for a short, ensure that there is not a module connected to the wire being tested. This test isolates the BCM class 2 serial data circuit.

    8.

  8. The BCM detects that the ignition is ON and sends the appropriate power mode message to the other modules. Therefore, the BCM must remain connected to the DLC for any other module to communicate with the scan tool. This test isolates the PCM class 2 serial data circuit.

    9.

  9. This test isolates the EBCM class 2 serial data circuit.

    10.

  10. This test isolates the SDM class 2 serial data circuit.

    11.

  11. This test isolates the IPC class 2 serial data circuit.

    12.

  12. This test isolates the Transfer Case Shift Control Module (TCSCM) diagnostic enable line, which has it's own dedicated/stand alone circuit between the DLC and the TCSCM.

    13.

  13. If there are no current DTCs that begin with a U, the communication malfunction has been repaired.

    14.

  14. The communication malfunction may have prevented diagnosis of the customer complaint.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Does the scan tool power up?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF.
  2. Attempt to communicate with each module on the class 2 serial data circuit. (If using a Tech 2, obtain this information using the Class 2 Message Monitor feature.)

Does the scan tool communicate with any module on the Class 2 serial data circuit?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 7

3

  1. Select the Display DTCs function for each module. (If using a Tech 2, use the Class 2 DTC Check feature in order to determine which modules do have DTCs set.)
  2. Record all of the displayed DTCs, the DTC status and the module which set the DTC.

Did you record any DTCs in the range of U1000 to U1305?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Diagnostic Aids

4

Are the DTCs U1300, U1301 or U1305 retrieved from any module?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Important:: Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF, when testing for a short to voltage. Use the DMM MIN/MAX function to capture intermittent conditions.

Test the class 2 serial data circuit for an intermittent short to ground or an intermittent short to voltage. Refer to the following in Wiring Systems:

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Wiring Repairs

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 25

Go to Step 6

6

Is U1000 or U1255 the only DTC displayed in the previously specified range?

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Go to DTC U1000 and U1255

Go to DTC U1001-U1254

7

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the scan tool from the data link connector (DLC).
  3. Inspect for poor connections at the DLC terminals 2 and 5. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Control Module References for the applicable Diagnostic System Check

Go to Step 8

8

Test the DLC ground circuit terminal 5 for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Control Module References for the applicable Diagnostic System Check

Go to Step 9

9

  1. Disconnect the splice pack SP201.
  2. Inspect for poor connections at the splice pack SP201. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Control Module References for the applicable Diagnostic System Check

Go to Step 10

10

Test the class 2 serial data circuit for an open or a short between the DLC terminal 2 and the splice pack SP201 terminal A. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Control Module References for the applicable Diagnostic System Check

Go to Step 11

11

  1. Using the correct terminal adapter from J 35616-A, connect a jumper wire to terminal A of the splice pack SP201.
  2. Connect the other end of the jumper wire (with correct terminal adapter) to terminal M of the splice pack SP201.
  3. Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF.
  4. Attempt to communicate with the BCM.

Does the scan tool communicate with the BCM?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

12
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the BCM.
  3. Test the class 2 serial data circuit between the splice pack SP201 and the BCM for a short to ground or a short to voltage. (Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF when testing for a short to voltage.) Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 25

Go to Step 23

13

  1. Leave the jumper wire connected to terminal A and to terminal M of the splice pack SP201.
  2. Connect another jumper wire from J 35616-A to the jumper wire connected to terminal A of the splice pack SP201.
  3. Connect the other end of the jumper wire (with correct terminal adapter) to terminal B of the splice pack SP201.
  4. Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF.
  5. Attempt to communicate with the PCM.

Does the scan tool communicate with the PCM?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

14
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the PCM.
  3. Test the class 2 serial data circuit between the splice pack SP201 and the PCM for a short to ground or a short to voltage. (Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF when testing for a short to voltage.) Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 25

Go to Step 23

15

  1. Disconnect the jumper wire from terminal B of the splice pack SP201.
  2. Connect the jumper wire to terminal E of the splice pack SP201.
  3. Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF.
  4. Attempt to communicate with the electronic brake control module (EBCM).

Does the scan tool communicate with the EBCM?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 16

16
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the EBCM.
  3. Test the class 2 serial data circuit between the splice pack SP201 and the EBCM for a short to ground or a short to voltage. (Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF when testing for a short to voltage.) Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 25

Go to Step 23

17

  1. Disconnect the jumper wire from terminal E of the splice pack SP201.
  2. Connect the jumper wire to terminal F of the splice pack SP201.
  3. Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF.
  4. Attempt to communicate with the supplemental restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).

Does the scan tool communicate with the SDM?

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Go to Step 19

Go to Step 18

18
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the SDM.
  3. Test the class 2 serial data circuit between the splice pack SP201 and the Radio for a short to ground or a short to voltage. (Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF when testing for a short to voltage.) Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 25

Go to Step 23

19

  1. Disconnect the jumper wire from terminal F of the splice pack SP201.
  2. Connect the jumper wire to terminal G of the splice pack SP201.
  3. Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF.
  4. Attempt to communicate with the IPC.

Does the scan tool communicate with the IPC?

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Go to Step 25

Go to Step 20

20
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the IPC.
  3. Test the class 2 serial data circuit between the splice pack SP201 and the instrument cluster for a short to ground or a short to voltage. (Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF when testing for a short to voltage.) Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 25

Go to Step 21

21

  1. Disconnect all jumper wire(s) from splice pack SP201.
  2. Connect a jumper wire between terminal 13 of the DLC and terminal D3 of the TCSCM.
  3. Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF.
  4. Attempt to communicate with the TCSCM.

Does the scan tool communicate with the TCSCM?

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Go to Step 23

Go to Step 22

22
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the TCSCM.
  3. Test the serial data circuit (ORN 1568) between the DLC and the TCSCM for a short to ground or a short to voltage. (Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF when testing for a short to voltage.) Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 25

Go to Step 23

23

Inspect for poor connections at the class 2 serial data circuit of the module that is not communicating. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 25

Go to Step 24

24

Replace the module which is not communicating. Refer to Control Module References for the appropriate repair instructions.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 25

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25

  1. Reconnect all of the disconnected modules.
  2. Reconnect any other disconnected connectors.
  3. Install a scan tool.
  4. Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF.
  5. Wait for 10 seconds.

    6. The scan tool may require a power up reset before communication will occur due to a short on the class 2 serial data circuit. Turn OFF or disconnect the scan tool prior to performing this test.

  6. Select the Display DTCs function for each module. (If using a Tech 2, use the Class 2 DTC Check feature in order to determine which modules do have DTCs set).
  7. Record all of the displayed DTCs and the DTC status.

Did you record any DTCs which begin with a U and with a current status?

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Go to Step 27

Go to Step 26

26

Did you record any DTCs which do not begin with a U?

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Go to Step 27

Go to Step 29

27

Diagnose the DTCs as directed by the diagnostic procedures for the particular module or malfunction. Refer to Control Module References for the applicable Diagnostic System Check.

Did you complete the action?

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Go to Step 28

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28

Did you diagnose all of the DTCs?

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Go to Step 29

Go to Step 27

29

Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.

Did you complete the action?

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System OK

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