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DTC U1096: Loss Of Communications With IPC

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NOTE: If circuit is shorted to ground, fuse will blow. Check fuse before performing diagnostics.
  1. Test battery positive voltage circuits to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) for open or short to ground conditions. See appropriate POWER DISTRIBUTION wiring diagram under WIRING DIAGRAMS. If faulty circuit is found and repaired, go to step  5 . If circuits are okay, go to next step.
  2. Test ground circuits to IPC for open conditions. See appropriate GROUND DISTRIBUTION wiring diagram under WIRING DIAGRAMS. If faulty circuit is found and repaired, go to step  5 . If circuits are okay, go to next step.
  3. Check for poor connection of power or ground circuits at IPC connectors. If poor connections are found and repaired, go to step  5 . If connections are okay, go to next step.
  4. Replace IPC. See ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS - ALERO & GRAND AM article. After repairs, go to next step.
  5. Using scan tool, check IPC DTCs. If scan tool shows any DTCs for IPC that begin with "U", go to appropriate DTC diagnosis and repair procedure in ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS - ALERO & GRAND AM article. If scan tool does not show any DTCs for IPC that begin with "U", go to next step.
  6. Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Continue diagnosing and clearing DTCs until all DTCs have been cleared. After repairs, go to DATA LINK CONNECTIONS DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK  under SYSTEM TESTS.
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