Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Class 2 Serial Data Line
The class 2 serial data line on this vehicle is a ring/star configuration. The BCM and PCM form the ring portion of the class 2 serial data circuit. If one of the class 2 serial data circuits to the BCM or PCM opens, communication will not be interrupted. The following modules communicate on the class 2 serial data line:
- The body control module (BCM)
- The driver door module (DDM)
- The electronic brake control module (EBCM)
- The front passenger door control module (FPDM)
- The HVAC control module
- The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
- The instrument panel cluster (IPC)
- The liftgate control module (LGM)
- The memory seat module-driver w/power seat
- The memory seat module-passenger w/power seat
- The powertrain control module (PCM)
- The radio
- The radio amplifier
- The RSA/HVAC control module-rear auxiliary
- The theft deterrent control module w/Immobilizer
- The transfer case shift control module w/4WD
- The vehicle communication interface module (VCIM) w/UE1
The class 2 serial data line allows a scan tool to communicate with these modules for testing purposes, checking for DTCs, and to activate/enable/disable functions. These class 2 serial data circuits are bussed together via two splice packs and a data link connector (DLC):
- SP205 - Located behind the I/P near the headlamp switch connector.
- SP206 - Located in the body harness near the rear of the right rear seat under the carpet.
- DLC - connects the scan tool to the class 2 serial data circuits.
Refer to Data Link Communications Component ViewsΒ .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.