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U0021 - CAN B BUS (+) CIRCUIT OPEN





For a complete wiring diagram consult Diagrams/Electrical.


- When Monitored:
With the ignition switch on.

- Set Condition:
The Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) has detected an open condition on the (W527) VSIM CAN B Bus (+) circuit.








Diagnostic Test


1. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC
With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
Erase the DTCs.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read the active DTC's.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes


- Go To 2


No


- If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals, and repair any obvious problems.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.




2. CHECK THE (W527) VSIM CAN B BUS (+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) C1 harness connector.
Disconnect the Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) 24 way harness connector (aftermarket light/siren controller side).
Measure the resistance of the (W527) VSIM CAN B Bus (+) circuit between the Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) C2 harness connector and the Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) 24 way harness connector (aftermarket light/siren controller side).
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes


- Inspect the wiring and connectors for damage or shorted circuits. If ok, replace the Front Control Module.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.


No


- Repair the (W527) Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) CAN B Bus (+) circuit for an open.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.