FixVault

Test 1A - Identifying Vehicle Communication Problems

Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) to retrieve messages. If scan tool message is blank, see NO RESPONSE DIAGNOSIS table and proceed to appropriate test number. Disconnect scan tool. Ensure ground circuit has continuity at DLC terminal No. 4. Ensure 12 volts is present at DLC terminal No. 16. Try another scan tool and/or cable. See BUS FAULT MESSAGES table and proceed to appropriate test number.

BUS FAULT MESSAGES

Fault Messages Test No.
BUS SHORT TO BATTERY TEST 2A 
BUS SHORT TO 5 VOLTS TEST 3A 
BUS SHORT TO GROUND TEST 4A 
BUS (+) & BUS (-) SHORTED TOGETHER TEST 5A 
NO TERMINATION TEST 6A 
BUS BIAS LEVEL TOO LOW TEST 7A 
BUS BIAS LEVEL TOO HIGH TEST 7A 
BUS (+) OPEN TEST 8A 
BUS (-) OPEN TEST 8A 
BUS (+) & (-) OPEN TEST 8A 
NO BUS BIAS TEST 8A 
NOT RECEIVING BUS MESSAGES CORRECTLY TEST 9A 
NO RESPONSE DIAGNOSIS

Problem Module Test No.
Air Bag Control Module (ACM) TEST 10A 
Anti-Lock Brake Controller Module TEST 11A 
Body Control Module (BCM) (1) TEST 12A 
Instrument Cluster TEST 13A 
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) TEST 14A 
Smart Key Immobilized Module (JX Only) TEST 15A 
Transmission Control Module (TCM) TEST 16A 
(1) Battery power to module disconnected.