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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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2011SAVANA SPECIAL 4.8 AREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 14 (DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION & PROCEDURESSCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH LOW SPEED GMLAN DEVICECIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTINGTESTING THE SERIAL DATA CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 A
Testing the Serial Data Circuit for an Open/High Resistance
2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 ASECTION Testing the Serial Data Circuit for an Open/High Resistance
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- Ignition OFF, disconnect the appropriate harness connectors at the JX 200 splice pack.
- Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the disconnected splice pack connector terminal 1 and a low speed GMLAN serial data circuit terminal that is not communicating.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool communicates with the control modules connected to the low speed GMLAN serial data circuit.
- If any control module does not communicate, test each section of the serial data circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the control module that does not communicate when connected.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the splice pack.
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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.