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Test Description

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The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  Lack of communication may be due to a partial malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit or due to a total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition.
  2. 3:  Determine if any Body Control Module or Powertrain Control Module DTCs are present.
  3. 4:  The presence of DTCs which begin with "U" indicate some other module is not communicating. The specified procedure will compile all the available information before tests are performed.
Diagnostic System Check - Body Rear End

Step Action Yes No
1 Install a scan tool.
Does the scan tool power up?
Go to Step 2  Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up in Data Link Communications
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the following systems:
    • The body control module
    • The powertrain control module
Does the scan tool communicate with these systems?
Go to Step 3  Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications
  1. Select the body control module display DTCs function on the scan tool.
  2. Select the powertrain control module display DTCs function on the scan tool.
Does the scan tool display any DTCs?
Go to Step 4  Go to Symptoms - Body Rear End 
Does the scan tool display any DTCs which begin with a "U"? Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications Go to Step 5 
5 Does the scan tool display DTC B0605? Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List Go to Step 6 
6 Does the scan tool display DTC P0562 or P0563? Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List