Chevrolet Trax: Scan tool does not communicate with high speed gmlan device

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.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit/System Description

The serial data is transmitted on two twisted wires that allow speeds up to 500 Kb/s. The twisted pair is terminated with two 120 ohms resistors, one is internal to the engine control module (ECM) and the other can be a separate resistor in a connector assembly or in another device. The resistors are used as the load for the High Speed GMLAN bus during normal vehicle operation. The high speed GMLAN is a differential bus. The high speed GMLAN serial data bus (+) and high speed GMLAN serial data (-) are driven to opposite extremes from a rest or idle level of approximately 2.5 V. Driving the lines to their extremes, adds 1 V to the high speed GMLAN serial data bus (+) circuit and subtracts 1 V from the high speed GMLAN serial data bus (-) circuit. If serial data is lost, devices will set a no communication code against the non-communicating device. Note that a loss of serial data DTC does not represent a failure of the device that set it.

Diagnostic Aids

Sometimes, while diagnosing a specific customer concern or after a repair, you may notice a history Ucode present. However, there is no associated "current" or "active" status. Loss-of-communication Ucodes such as these can set for a variety of reasons. Many times, they are transparent to the vehicle operator and technician, and/or have no associated symptoms. Eventually, they will erase themselves automatically after a number of fault-free ignition cycles. This condition would most likely be attributed to one of these scenarios:

• A device on the data communication circuit was disconnected while the communication circuit is awake.
• Power to one or more devices was interrupted during diagnosis.
• A low battery condition was present, so some devices stop communicating when battery voltage drops below a certain threshold.
• Battery power was restored to the vehicle and devices on the communication circuit did not all reinitialize at the same time.
• If a loss-of-communication U-code appears in history for no apparent reason, it is most likely associated with one of the scenarios above. These are all temporary conditions and should never be interpreted as an intermittent fault, causing you to replace a part.

Do not replace a device reporting a U code. The U code identifies which device needs to be diagnosed for a communication issue.

Communication may be available between some devices and the scan tool with the high speed GMLAN serial data system inoperative. This condition is due to those devices using multiple serial data communication systems.

An open in the DLC ground circuit terminal 5 will allow the scan tool to operate but not communicate with the vehicle.

The engine will not start when there is a total malfunction of the high speed GMLAN serial data bus.

Technicians may find various Local Area Network (LAN) communication Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) and no low speed GMLAN communications with the scan tool.

These conditions may be caused by the installation of an aftermarket navigation radio module (see bulletins). Some customers may comment of one or more of the following concerns:

• Vehicle will not crank
• Vehicle cranks but will not start
• Vehicle stability enhancement system warning lights and messages
• PRNDL gear indicator position errors

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 two or more devices are not communicating on the high speed GMLAN serial data circuit. Refer to Data Link References to determine how many devices should be communicating on the bus.

• If only one device is not communicating

Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Testing the Device Circuits.

• If two or more devices are not communicating

3. Ignition OFF, all access doors closed, all vehicle systems OFF, and all keys at least 3 meters (9.8 feet) away from vehicle. Disconnect the scan tool from the X84 data link connector. The following tests will be done at the X84 data link connector. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
4. Test for less than 10 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 5 and ground.

If 10 ohms or greater

1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ground circuit end to end.

• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohms, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.

If less than 10 ohms

5. Ignition ON.
6. Test for less than 4.5 V between the serial data circuits listed below and ground.

• Terminal 6
• Terminal 14

If 4.5 V or greater

Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Testing the Serial Data Circuits for a Short to Voltage.

If less than 4.5 V

7. Ignition OFF, all access doors closed, all vehicle systems OFF, and all keys at least 3 meters (9.8 feet) away from vehicle. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
8. Test for greater than 100 ohms between the serial data circuits listed below and ground.

• Terminal 6
• Terminal 14

If 100 ohms or less

Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Testing the Serial Data Circuits for a Short to Ground.

If greater than 100 ohms

9. Test for 50-70 ohms between the serial data circuit terminals 6 and 14.

If less than 35 ohms

Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Testing the Serial Data Circuits for a Short between the Circuits.

If between 35-50 ohms

There may be a third terminating resistor between the serial data circuits. This can happen if the incorrect device is installed. Some devices are available with and without the terminating resistors installed to reduce the need of terminating resistors in the wiring harness. Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Testing the Serial Data Circuits for a Short between the Circuits.

If greater than 70 ohms but less than infinite

Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Testing the Serial Data Circuits for an Open/High Resistance.

If infinite resistance

Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit between the X84 data link connector and the first splice/device in the serial data circuit.

If between 50-70 ohms

10. Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Testing the Device Circuits.

Circuit/System Testing

NOTE: Each device may need to be disconnected to isolate a circuit fault.

Use the schematic to identify the following:

• High speed GMLAN devices the vehicle is equipped with
• High speed GMLAN serial data circuit terminating resistors
• Device locations on the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits
• Each device's ground, B+, ignition, and high speed GMLAN serial data circuit terminals

Some devices with an internal terminating resistor have a loop in the harness that connects the internal terminating resistor to the serial data circuit. When wired this way, test these loop circuits for the appropriate failure mode short to voltage, short to ground, or open/high resistance prior to replacing the device for each of the following tests.

Testing the Serial Data Circuits for a Short to Voltage

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors with the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits at an easily accessible device, ignition ON.
2. Test for greater than 4.5 V between each serial data circuit at the device connector that was just disconnected and ground.

If each serial data circuit is 4.5 V or less

1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for less than 10 ohms between each of the device's ground circuit terminals and ground.

• If 10 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 10 ohms, replace the device that was disconnected.

If any serial data circuit is greater than 4.5 V

3. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors with the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits at another device, in the direction of the circuit shorted to voltage, ignition ON.
4. Test for greater than 4.5 V between each serial data circuit at the device connector that was just disconnected and ground.

If each serial data circuit is 4.5 V or less

1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for less than 10 ohms between each of the device's ground circuit terminals and ground.

• If 10 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 10 ohms, replace the device that was disconnected.

If any serial data circuit is greater than 4.5 V

5. Repeat step 3 until one of the following conditions are isolated:

• A short to voltage on the serial data circuit between two devices or splice packs, if equipped.
• A short to voltage on the serial data circuit between a device and a terminating resistor.

Testing the Serial Data Circuits for a Short to Ground

1. Ignition OFF, all access doors closed, all vehicle systems OFF, and all keys at least 3 meters (9.8 feet) away from vehicle. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Disconnect the harness connectors with the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits at an easily accessible device.
3. Test for greater than 100 ohms between each serial data circuit at the device connector that was just disconnected and ground.

If each serial data circuit is 100 ohms or greater

Replace the device that was disconnected.

If any serial data circuit is less than 100 ohms

4. Disconnect the harness connectors with the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits at another device, in the direction of the circuit shorted to ground.
5. Test for greater than 100 ohms between each serial data circuit at the device connector that was just disconnected and ground.

If both serial data circuits are 100 ohms or greater

Replace the device that was disconnected.

If any serial data circuit is less than 100 ohms

6. Repeat step 4 until one of the following conditions are isolated:

• A short to ground on the serial data circuit between two devices or splice packs, if equipped.
• A short to ground on the serial data circuit between a device and a terminating resistor.
• A short to ground on the serial data circuit between the X84 data link connector and the first device or splice pack.

Testing the Serial Data Circuits for a Short between the Circuits

1. Ignition OFF, all access doors closed, all vehicle systems OFF, and all keys at least 3 meters (9.8 feet) away from vehicle. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Disconnect the harness connectors with the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits at an easily accessible device that is not communicating.
3. Test for greater than 110 ohms between each pair of serial data circuits at the device connector that was just disconnected.

If each pair of serial data circuits is 110 ohms or greater

Replace the device that was disconnected.

If any pair of serial data circuits is less than 110 ohms

4. Connect the harness connectors at the device that was disconnected.
5. Disconnect the harness connectors with the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits at another device, in the direction of the circuit shorted together.
6. Test for greater than 110 ohms between each pair of serial data circuits at the device connector that was just disconnected.

If each pair of serial data circuits is 110 ohms or greater

Replace the device that was disconnected.

If any pair of serial data circuits is less than 110 ohms

7. Repeat step 4 until one of the following conditions are isolated:

• Serial data circuits shorted together between two devices or splice packs, if equipped.
• Serial data circuits shorted together between a device and a terminating resistor.
• Serial data circuits shorted together between the X84 data link connector and the first device or splice pack.
• A shorted terminating resistor.

Testing the Serial Data Circuits for an Open/High Resistance

1. Ignition OFF, all access doors closed, all vehicle systems OFF, and all keys at least 3 meters (9.8 feet) away from vehicle. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Disconnect the harness connectors with the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits at an easily accessible device that is not communicating.
3. Test for less than 130 ohms between each pair of serial data circuits at the device connector that was just disconnected.

If each pair of serial data circuits is 130 ohms or less

Replace the device that was disconnected.

If any pair of serial data circuits is greater than 130 ohms

4. Connect the harness connectors at the device that was disconnected.
5. Disconnect the harness connectors with the high speed GMLAN serial data circuits at another device, in the direction of the circuit with the open/high resistance.
6. Test for less than 130 ohms between each pair of serial data circuits at the device connector that was just disconnected.

If each pair of serial data circuits is 130 ohms or less

Replace the device that was disconnected.

If any pair of serial data circuits is greater than 130 ohms

7. Repeat step 4 until one of the following conditions are isolated:

• An open/high resistance on the serial data circuit between two devices or splice packs, if equipped.
• An open/high resistance on the serial data circuit between a device and a terminating resistor.
• An open/high resistance terminating resistor.

Testing the Device Circuits

1. Ignition OFF, all access doors closed, all vehicle systems OFF, and all keys at least 3 meters (9.8 feet) away from vehicle. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Disconnect the harness connectors at an easily accessible device that is not communicating.
3. Test for less than 10 ohms between each ground circuit terminal and ground.

If 10 ohms or greater

1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ground circuit end to end.

• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohms, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.

If less than 10 ohms

4. If equipped, verify a test lamp illuminates between each B+ circuit terminal and ground.

If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good

1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the B+ circuit end to end.

• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohms, verify the fuse is not open and there is voltage at the fuse.

If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is open

1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the B+ circuit and ground.

• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
• If infinite resistance, replace the disconnected device.

If the test lamp illuminates

5. Ignition ON.
6. If equipped, verify a test lamp illuminates between each ignition circuit terminal, which has a fuse in the circuit, and ground.

If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good

1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ignition circuit end to end.

• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohms, verify the fuse is OK and there is voltage at the fuse.

If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is open

1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the ignition circuit and ground.

• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
• If infinite resistance, replace the disconnected device.

If the test lamp illuminates

7. If equipped, verify a test lamp illuminates between each ignition circuit terminal, which is controlled by a control module, and ground.

If the test lamp does not illuminate

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the control module that controls the ignition circuit.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the ignition circuit and ground.

• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
• If infinite resistance

3. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ignition circuit end to end.

• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohms, replace the control module that controls the ignition circuit

If the test lamp illuminates

8. Ignition OFF, all access doors closed, all vehicle systems OFF, and all keys at least 3 meters (9.8 feet) away from vehicle. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
9. Test for less than 130 ohms between each pair of high speed GMLAN serial data circuits at the device connector that was just disconnected.

If any pair of serial data circuits is greater than 130 ohms

Repair the open/high resistance in the serial data circuits between the disconnected device and the circuit splice in the serial data circuits.

If each pair of serial data circuits is 130 ohms or less

10. Replace the device that was disconnected.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

• GMLAN and Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) Wiring Repairs
• Control Module References for device replacement, programming and setup

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