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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 113 (DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESSCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH LOW SPEED GMLAN DEVICE (BUSS 1)CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended
Circuit/System Testing
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the DLC ground circuit terminal 5 and ground.
- If greater than specified, test the ground circuit for open/high resistance.
- Disconnect the X2 harness connector at the BCM.
- Install a 3Amp fused jumper wire between the BCM serial data circuit terminal 55 and the DLC terminal 1
- Ignition ON, attempt to communicate with the BCM. Communication should be available.IMPORTANT: Allow communications for 5 seconds after connecting a module with the jumper to determine if communication is interrupted or not.
- If no communication, test the serial data circuit terminal 55 of the BCM for a short to ground, short to voltage, or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
- Ignition OFF, install a 3 Amp fused jumper wire between the BCM serial data circuit terminal 37 and the vehicle control interface module terminal 1
- Disconnect the X1 harness connector at the radio, if applicable.
- Ignition ON, attempt to communicate with the theft deterrent control module (TDM), communication should not be available.
- If communication is established, test the radio serial data circuit terminal B10 for a short to voltage or a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the HVAC control module, if applicable.
- Ignition ON, attempt to communicate with the TDM, communication should not be available.
- If communication is established, test the HVAC control module serial data circuit terminal 1 for a short to voltage or a short to ground. If the circuit test normal, replace the HVAC control module.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the TDM.
- Ignition ON, attempt to communicate with the instrument panel cluster (IPC), communication should not be available.
- If communication is established, test the TDM serial data circuit terminal 6 for a short to voltage or a short to ground. If the circuit test normal, replace the TDM.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the IPC.
- Ignition ON, attempt to communicate with the BCM, communication should not be available.
- If communication is established, test the IPC serial data circuit terminal A8 for a short to voltage or a short to ground. If the circuit test normal, replace the IPC.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the VCIM, if applicable.
- Ignition ON, attempt to communicate with the BCM, communication should not be available.
- If communication is established, test the VCIM serial data circuit terminal 7 for a short to voltage or a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the VCIM
- Ignition OFF, remove the 3 Amp fused jumper wire from the BCM terminal 37.
- Ignition ON, test for less then 1 volt between the BCM serial data circuit terminal 37 and ground.
- If greater the specified range, test the serial data circuit for a short to voltage.
- Ignition OFF, test for less the 1 ohm between the BCM serial data circuit terminal 37 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the circuit for a short to ground.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the BCM.
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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.