2009 Cadillac XLR VFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Data Link References

This table identifies which serial data link that a particular module uses for in-vehicle data transmission. Some modules may use more than one data link to communicate. Some modules may have multiple communication circuits passing through them without actively communicating on that data link. This table is used to assist in correcting a communication malfunction. The body control module (BCM) emulates some devices that are on high speed GMLAN serial data circuit to the modules on class 2 serial data circuit. The BCM transmits multiple Node Alive messages using source IDs that correspond to each of those high speed GMLAN nodes. This is in addition to the BCM behaving itself as a real node. For the description and operation of these serial data communication circuits refer to Data Link Communications Description and Operation .

IMPORTANT: If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle the class two serial data bus must be diagnosed, repaired and functional first in order to prevent misdiagnosis.
Control Module Data Link Type Diagnostic Procedure
Schematic Reference: Data Communication Schematics 
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Module - XLR only High Speed GMLAN Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with High Speed GMLAN Device 
Adaptive Forward Lighting System (AFS) - XLR only High Speed GMLAN Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with High Speed GMLAN Device 
Audio Amplifier (Amp) Class 2 Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device 
Body Control Module (BCM)
  • High Speed GMLAN
  • Class 2
Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with High Speed GMLAN Device 
Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device 
Digital Radio Receiver (DRR) Class 2 Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device 
Driver Door Module (DDM) Class 2 Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device 
Driver Door Switch (DDS) Class 2 Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device 
Driver Position Module (Memory Seat Module) Class 2 Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device 
Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) High Speed GMLAN Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with High Speed GMLAN Device 
Electronic Suspension Control (ESC or MRRTD) Module High Speed GMLAN Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with High Speed GMLAN Device 
Engine Control Module (ECM) High Speed GMLAN Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with High Speed GMLAN Device 
Exhaust Flow Module (EFM, w/ Z06 only) Class 2 Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device 
Folding Top Controller (FTC, w/ convertible top only) Class 2 Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device 
Fuel System Control Module (FSCM, w/ LS9 engine only) High Speed GMLAN Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with High Speed GMLAN Device 
Head Up Display (HUD) Class 2 Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device 
HVAC Control Module Class 2 Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device 
Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) Class 2 Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device 
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Class 2 Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device 
Passenger Door Module (PDM) Class 2 Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device 
Radio Class 2 Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device 
Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR) Class 2 Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device 
Steering Column Lock Control Module (Manual Trans or Europe or Japan markets only) Class 2 Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device 
Transmission Control Module (TCM) High Speed GMLAN Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with High Speed GMLAN Device 
Vehicle Communication Interface Module (OnStar® VCIM)
  • High Speed GMLAN - pass through only
  • Class 2
Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device 
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