U1xxx (Loss of Communication) Explained

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U1xxx (Loss of Communication) Explained - 3/19/2008 4:26:26 PM

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U1xxx

Diagnostic Chart

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. When a module receives a message for a critical operating parameter, the module records the identification number of the module which sent the message for State of Health monitoring (Node Alive messages). A critical operating parameter is one which, when not received, requires that the module use a default value for that parameter. Once an identification number is learned by a module, it will monitor for that module's Node Alive message. Each module on the class 2 serial data circuit which is powered and performing functions that require detection of a communications malfunction is required to send a Node Alive message every two seconds . When no message is detected from a learned identification number for five seconds, a DTC U1xxx (where xxx is equal to the three digit identification number) is set.

The Control Module ID Number list provides a method for determining which module is not communicating. A module with an internal class 2 serial data circuit malfunction or which loses power during the current ignition cycle would have a Lost Communication DTC set by other modules. The modules that can communicate will set a DTC indicating the module that cannot communicate. When no message is detected from a learned identification number for five seconds , a DTC U1xxx (where xxx is equal to the three digit identification number) is set.

DTC U1001 - U1254 Lost Communication With XXX

When more than one Loss of Communication DTC is set in either one module of in several modules, diagnose the DTCs in the following order:

1. Current DTCs before history DTCs unless told otherwise in the diagnostic tables.
2. The DTC which is reported the most times.
3. From the lowest number DTC to the highest number DTC.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC

   * Voltage supplied to the module is in the normal operating voltage range (approximately 9-16 volts ).
   * Diagnostic trouble codes U1300 and U1301 do not have a current status.
   * The vehicle power mode (ignition switch position) requires serial data communication to occur.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
A message from a learned identification number has not been detected for the past five seconds .

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE DTC
   * A current DTC will clear when a Node Alive message from the failed identification number is detected on the class 2 serial data circuit or at the end of the current ignition cycle.
   * A history DTC will clear upon receipt of a scan tool Clear DTCs command.

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

1. A module which loses power during an ignition cycle will cause other module(s) to set Lost Communication DTCs.
2. A module which loses power during an ignition cycle will cause other module(s) to set Lost Communication DTCs.
3. The malfunction is due to an open in the class 2 serial data circuit or an open in the module.

7. The module which was not communicating may have set Lost Communication DTCs for those modules that it was monitoring.

9. The modules which can

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