Chevrolet Trax: DTC B101E: Electronic control unit software

Diagnostic Instructions

• Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
• Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
• Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC B101E

Electronic Control Unit Software

For symptom byte information, refer to Symptom Byte List .

Circuit/System Description

Some devices must be configured with specific software, serial numbers, vehicle options, or other information.

If a device was not properly configured after installation that module may set DTC B101E. The symptom byte information is for engineering reference only. No external circuit diagnosis is involved.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Battery voltage is between 9-16 V and data link communications operate normally.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The device is not configured properly.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

• A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.
• A history DTC clears when the device ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold, without a repeat of the malfunction.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

• Data Communication Schematics (Encore), Data Communication Schematics (Trax)
• Control Module References

Connector End View Reference

WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - ENCORE WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - TRAX

Description and Operation

Data Link Communications Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

• Circuit Testing
• Connector Repairs
• Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
• Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON.
2. Verify that DTC U0028 or U0029 is not set.

• If any of the DTCs are set

Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle .

• If none of the DTCs are set

3. Verify DTC B101E is not set.

• If DTC B101E is set

1. Program the device that set the DTC.
2. Verify the DTC does not set.

• If the DTC sets, replace the device that set the DTC.
• If the DTC does not set

3. All OK.

• If DTC B101E is not set

4. All OK

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

Control Module References for device replacement, programming and setup

DTC C0550: ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT

Diagnostic Instructions

• Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
• Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
• Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC C0550

Electronic Control Unit

For symptom byte information, refer to Symptom Byte List .

Circuit/System Description

The internal fault detection is handled inside the device. The symptom byte information is for engineering reference only. No external circuit diagnosis is involved.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The device runs the program to detect an internal fault when power up is commanded. The only requirements are voltage and ground. This program runs even if the voltage is out of the valid operating range.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The device has detected an internal malfunction

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The device refuses all additional inputs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

• A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.
• A history DTC clears when the device ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold of 50, without a repeat of the malfunction.

Diagnostic Aids

• This DTC may be stored as a history DTC without affecting the operation of the device.
• If stored only as a history DTC and not retrieved as a current DTC, do not replace the device.
• If this DTC is retrieved as both a current and history DTC, replace the device that set the DTC.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

• Data Communication Schematics (Encore), Data Communication Schematics (Trax)
• Control Module References

Connector End View Reference

WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - ENCORE WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - TRAX

Description and Operation

Data Link Communications Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

• Circuit Testing
• Connector Repairs
• Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
• Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON.
2. Verify that DTC B1325, B1330, B1370, B1380, B1424, B1440, B1441, B1517, C0800, C0899, C12E1, P0560, or P0562 is not set.

• If any of the DTCs are set

Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle to diagnose those DTC's first.

• If none of the DTCs are set

3. Verify DTC C0550 is not set.

• If DTC C0550 is set symptom byte 39 or 43

1. Program the device that set the DTC.
2. Verify the DTC does not set.

• If the DTC sets, replace the device that set the DTC.
• If the DTC does not set

3. All OK.

• If DTC C0550 is set with any symptom byte, except symptom byte 39 or 43

Replace the device that set the DTC.

• If DTC C0550 is not set

4. All OK

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

Control Module References for device replacement, programming and setup

READ NEXT: