Normal Operation
The Driver Seat Module (DSM) and the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) communicate using the Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN). Messages are exchanged between the modules on the MS-CAN for the purposes of determining what functions are being carried out.
- DTC U0155 (Lost Communication with Instrument Panel Cluster (IC) Control Module) - set by the DSM if ignition status message is present, the DSM supply voltage is greater than 10.5 volts, the ignition must be in the on position for a minimum of 5 seconds and if messages are missing for 15 seconds or longer from the IPC over the MS-CAN.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Module communication
- DSM
- IPC