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Pinpoint Test W: Intermittent No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) Communication, One Or More Modules Are Not Respo




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Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test W: Intermittent No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) Communication, One Or More Modules Are Not Responding During Network Test

Normal Operation

In the event that either Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) circuit becomes open to any module on the network, unreliable network communication to all modules on the network may result.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) (if equipped)
- Audio Control Module (ACM)
- Global Positioning System Module (GPSM) (if equipped)
- Circuit Deactivation Ignition Module (CDIM) (diesel engine only, if equipped)
- Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) (if equipped)
- Driver Seat Module (DSM)
- HVAC module
- Tire Pressure Monitor Module (TPM)
- Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System (SDARS) module (if equipped)
- Body Control Module (BCM)

PINPOINT TEST W: INTERMITTENT NO MS-CAN COMMUNICATION, ONE OR MORE MODULES ARE NOT RESPONDING DURING NETWORK TEST

NOTE: Various modules set network DTCs during this test procedure. Clear DTCs from all modules after the diagnostic procedure is completed.

NOTE: Failure to disconnect the battery when instructed will result in false resistance readings. Refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect / Connect.

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W1 CHECK THE DLC PINS FOR DAMAGE

- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect the scan tool cable from the Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Inspect DLC pins 3 and 11 for damage.




- Are DLC pins 3 and 11 OK?

Yes
GO to W2.

No
REPAIR the DLC as necessary. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.

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W2 CHECK THE MS-CAN TERMINATION RESISTANCE

- Disconnect: Negative Battery Cable..
- Measure the resistance between the DLC C251-3, circuit VDB06 (GY/OG), harness side and the DLC C251-11, circuit VDB07 (VT/OG), harness side.




- Is the resistance between 54 and 66 ohms?

Yes
GO to W3.

No
GO to Pinpoint Test X. Pinpoint Test X: No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) Communication, All Modules Are Not Responding

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W3 CHECK THE MS-CAN (+) AND MS-CAN (-) CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

- Measure the resistance between the DLC C251-3, circuit VDB06 (GY/OG), harness side and ground; and between the DLC C251-11, circuit VDB07 (VT/OG), harness side and ground.




- Are the resistances greater than 5,000 ohms?

Yes
CONNECT the negative battery cable. GO to W4.

No
GO to Pinpoint Test X. Pinpoint Test X: No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) Communication, All Modules Are Not Responding

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W4 CHECK THE MS-CAN (+) AND MS-CAN (-) CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between the DLC C251-3, circuit VDB06 (GY/OG), harness side and ground; and between the DLC C251-11, circuit VDB07 (VT/OG), harness side and ground.




- Is the voltage greater than 6 volts?

Yes
REPAIR the short to voltage. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.

No
GO to W5.

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W5 CHECK FOR RESTORED NETWORK COMMUNICATION WITH THE HVAC MODULE DISABLED

NOTE: When re-running the network test, the network test application must be first closed or the screen display reverts back to the prior run network test results.

- Disconnect: BCM Fuse 46 (10A).
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Network Test .
- Repeat the network test.
- Do all other modules pass the network test?

Yes
INSTALL the removed fuses. GO to Pinpoint Test J. Pinpoint Test J: The HVAC Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool

No
If the vehicle is equipped with a , DCSM INSTALL the removed fuses. GO to W6.

If the vehicle is not equipped with a , DCSM INSTALL the removed fuses. GO to W7.

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W6 CHECK FOR RESTORED NETWORK COMMUNICATION WITH THE DCSM DISABLED

NOTE: When re-running the network test, the network test application must be first closed or the screen display reverts back to the prior run network test results.

- Disconnect: BJB Fuse 85 (30A) .
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Network Test .
- Repeat the network test.
- Do all other modules pass the network test?

Yes
INSTALL the removed fuse. GO to Pinpoint Test L. Pinpoint Test L: The Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool

No
INSTALL the removed fuse. GO to W7.

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W7 CHECK FOR RESTORED NETWORK COMMUNICATION WITH THE ACM DISABLED

NOTE: When re-running the network test, the network test application must be first closed or the screen display reverts back to the prior run network test results.

- Disconnect: BCM Fuses 29 (20A) and 38 (10A).
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Network Test .
- Repeat the network test.
- Do all other modules pass the network test?

Yes
INSTALL the removed fuse. For ACM, GO to Pinpoint Test K. Pinpoint Test K: The Audio Control Module (ACM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool

No
If the vehicle is equipped with a DSM, INSTALL the removed fuse. GO to W8.

If the vehicle is not equipped with a DSM, INSTALL the removed fuse. GO to W9.

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W8 CHECK FOR RESTORED NETWORK COMMUNICATION WITH THE DSM DISABLED

NOTE: When re-running the network test, the network test application must be first closed or the screen display reverts back to the prior run network test results.

- Disconnect: BJB fuse 9 (30A) BCM Fuse 6 (5A) .
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Network Test .
- Repeat the network test.
- Do all other modules pass the network test?

Yes
INSTALL the removed fuses. GO to Pinpoint Test I. Pinpoint Test I: The Driver Seat Module (DSM) Does Not Communicate With the Scan Tool

No
If the vehicle is equipped with a CDIM, INSTALL the removed fuse. GO to W9.

If the vehicle is not equipped with a CDIM, INSTALL the removed fuse. GO to W10.

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W9 CHECK FOR RESTORED NETWORK COMMUNICATION WITH THE CDIM DISABLED

NOTE: When re-running the network test, the network test application must be first closed or the screen display reverts back to the prior run network test results.

- Disconnect: BCM Fuse 28 (15A) .
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Network Test .
- Repeat the network test.
- Do all other modules pass the network test?

Yes
INSTALL the removed fuse. GO to Pinpoint Test N. Pinpoint Test N: The Circuit Deactivation Ignition Module (CDIM) Does Not Communicate With the Scan Tool

No
INSTALL the removed fuse. GO to W10.

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W10 VERIFY VEHICLE EQUIPMENT - GPSM

- Verify whether the vehicle is equipped with a GPSM.
- Is the vehicle equipped with a GPSM?

Yes
GO to W11.

No
GO to W12.

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W11 CHECK FOR RESTORED NETWORK COMMUNICATION WITH THE GPSM DISABLED

NOTE: When re-running the network test, the network test application must be first closed or the screen display reverts back to the prior run network test results.

- Disconnect: BCM Fuse 29 (20A) .
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Network Test .
- Repeat the network test.
- Do all other modules pass the network test?

Yes
INSTALL the removed fuse. GO to Pinpoint Test P. Pinpoint Test P: The Global Positioning System Module (GPSM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool

No
INSTALL the removed fuse. GO to W12.

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W12 CHECK FOR RESTORED NETWORK COMMUNICATION WITH THE TPM DISABLED

NOTE: When re-running the network test, the network test application must be first closed or the screen display reverts back to the prior run network test results.

- Disconnect: BCM Fuse 24 (10A) .
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Network Test .
- Repeat the network test.
- Do all other modules pass the network test?

Yes
INSTALL the removed fuses. GO to Pinpoint Test T. Pinpoint Test T: The Tire Pressure Monitor Module (TPM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool

No
If the vehicle is equipped with a SDARS module, INSTALL the removed fuses. GO to W13.

If the vehicle is not equipped with a SDARS module, INSTALL the removed fuses. GO to W14.

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W13 CHECK FOR RESTORED NETWORK COMMUNICATION WITH THE SDARS MODULE DISABLED

NOTE: When re-running the network test, the network test application must be first closed or the screen display reverts back to the prior run network test results.

- Disconnect: BCM Fuse 24 (15A).
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Network Test .
- Repeat the network test.
- Do all other modules pass the network test?

Yes
INSTALL the removed fuse. GO to Pinpoint Test M. Pinpoint Test M: The Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System (SDARS) Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool

No
INSTALL the removed fuse. GO to W14

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W14 CHECK FOR RESTORED NETWORK COMMUNICATION WITH THE APIM DISABLED

NOTE: When re-running the network test, the network test application must be first closed or the screen display reverts back to the prior run network test results.

- Disconnect: BCM Fuse 29 (20A).
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Network Test .
- Repeat the network test.
- Do all other modules pass the network test?

Yes
INSTALL the removed fuse. GO to Pinpoint Test Q. Pinpoint Test Q: The Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool

No
INSTALL the removed fuse. GO to W15.

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W15 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM OPERATION

- Disconnect all the BCM connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the BCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?

Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test H Pinpoint Test H: The Body Control Module (BCM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.

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