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U1166



DTC U1001-U1254

Table 1: The Control Module ID









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 (ID) 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 ID number is learned by a module, it will monitor for that modules node alive message. Each module on the class 2 serial data circuit is required to send a Node Alive message every 2 seconds. When no message is detected from a learned ID number for 5 seconds, a DTC U1XXX. XXX is equal to the 3 digit ID number of the module.

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. Use the control module ID number list in order to determine which module is not communicating and the lost communications with XXX diagnostic table in order to diagnose the malfunction. When no message is detected from a learned ID number for 5 seconds, a DTC U1XXX is set.

The Control Module ID
U1016 Powertrain/Engine Control Module (PCM/ECM)

U1022 Regulated Voltage Controller (RVC)

U1023 Hybrid Control Module (HCM)

U1024 Transmission Control Module (TCM)

U1026 Transfer Case Shift Control Module (TCSCM)

U1041 Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM)

U1048 Rear Wheel Steering Control Module (RWSCM)

U1064 Body Control Module (BCM)

U1088 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)

U1096 Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

U1097 Driver Information Center (DIC)

U1128 Radio

U1129 Audio Amplifier (AMP)

U1130 Remote Playback Device - CD Player (CDX)

U1137 Digital Radio Receiver (DRR)

U1151 Communication Interface Module (OnStar)

U1152 HVAC Control Module

U1154 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) Assembly

U1160 Driver Door Module (DDM)

U1161 Passenger Door Module (PDM)

U1166 Memory Seat Module (MSM)

U1167 Rear Seat Audio Controller (RSA)

When more than one loss of communication DTC is set in a single module or among multiple modules, diagnose the DTCs in the following order:
1. Current DTCs before history DTCs except as specified 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 of 9-16 volts.
DTCs U1300, U1301 or U1305 do not have a current status.
The vehicle power mode requires serial data communication to occur.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
A node alive message has not been received from an identified module within the last 5 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The module uses a default value for the missing parameter.

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.

Diagnostic Aids
An intermittent open between a module and a star connector may cause this DTC to set.
A poor connection at a module or a star connector may cause this DTC to set.
An intermittent open in a star connector may cause this DTC to set.
An open voltage or ground circuit to a module may cause this DTC to set.
An internal module malfunction may cause this DTC to set.

Test Description
The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
7. The module which was not communicating on the class 2 serial data circuit may have set Loss of Communication DTCs for those modules that it was monitoring.