Test Description

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Test Description
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The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. 6:  The module which was not communicating on the class 2 serial data circuit may have set the Loss of Communication DTCs for the modules it was monitoring.
DTC U1001-U1254

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS ,
Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List and Inline Harness Connector End Views in Wiring Systems.
1
IMPORTANT: Use the control module ID number list in order to determine which module is not communicating.
Test the following circuits of the module that is not communicating for an open or a short to ground:
  • The battery positive voltage input circuits
  • The battery positive voltage output circuits
  • The ignition voltage input circuits
  • The ignition voltage output circuits
  • The switched battery positive voltage circuits
Refer to the following:Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 2 
2
  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Test the ground circuits of the module that is not communicating for an open.
Refer to the following:Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 3 
3 Test the class 2 serial data circuits of the module that is not communicating for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing andWiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 4 
4 Inspect the harness connectors of the module that is not communicating for poor connections and terminal tension at the following circuits:
  • The battery positive voltage input circuits
  • The battery positive voltage output circuits
  • The ignition voltage input circuits
  • The ignition voltage output circuits
  • The switched battery positive voltage supply circuits
  • The ground circuits
  • The class 2 serial data circuits

Refer to the following:
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 5 
5
IMPORTANT: Perform the programming or setup procedure for the module, if required.
Replace the module that is not communicating. Refer to Control Module References in Body Control SystemDid you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 6  -
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  3. Select the Display DTCs function for the module which was not communicating.
Does the scan tool display any DTCs which do not begin with a "U"?
Go to Control Module References in Body Control System Go to Step 7 
7 Select the Display DTCs function for the modules which had the Loss of Communications DTC set.
Does the scan tool display any DTCs which do not begin with a "U"?
Go to Control Module References in Body Control System Go to Step 8 
8
  1. Clear the DTCs with the scan tool.
  2. Continue diagnosing or clearing the DTCs until all the modules have been diagnosed and all the DTCs have been cleared.
Did you complete the action?
Go to Control Module References in Body Control System -
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