Test Description

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Test Description
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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  A current DTC, U1300 or U1301, may be retrieved only from the engine control module (ECM), because the ECM is connected to both class 2 and high speed GMLAN buses, but it communicates with the scan tool on high speed GMLAN bus only.
  2. 3:  A partial malfunction in the class 2 serial data circuit uses a different procedure from a total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit. The scan tool communicates with the following modules on the class 2 serial data circuit:
    • The body control module (BCM)
    • The communication interface module (OnStar®), w/UE1
    • The digital radio receiver (DRR), w/U2K
    • The driver door module (DDM)
    • The driver seat module (DSM), w/AAB
    • The DVD player
    • The electronic brake control module (EBCM)
    • The endgate module (EGM), for XUV
    • The HVAC control module
    • The HVAC control module - rear auxiliary
    • The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
    • The instrument panel cluster (IPC)
    • The liftgate control module (LGM)
    • The passenger door module (PDM)
    • The radio
    • The transfer case shift control module (TCSCM), w/4WD
    • The theft deterrent control module (VTD), w/BAE
  3. 7:  Data link connector terminals 2 and 5 provide the connection to the class 2 serial data circuit and the signal ground circuit respectively.
  4. 9:  A poor connection at splice pack SP205 will cause this condition but will not set a DTC.
  5. 10:  An open in the class 2 serial data circuit between the DLC and splice pack SP205 will prevent the scan tool from communicating with any module on the class 2 network. This condition will not set a DTC.
Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device (5.3L)

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Data Communication Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Retrieve the DTCs from the engine control module (ECM).
Is DTC U1300 or U1301 set?
Go to DTC U1300, U1301 or U1305 (4.2L)  or DTC U1300, U1301 or U1305 (5.3L)  Go to Step 3 
Attempt to communicate with each module on the class 2 serial data circuit. If using a Tech 2, obtain this information using the Class 2 Message Monitor feature.
Does the scan tool communicate with any module on the class 2 serial data circuit?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 7 
4 Did you record any DTCs in the range of U1000-U1255? Go to Step 5  Go to Step 6 
5 Did you record any DTCs in the range of U1001-U1254? Go to DTC U1001-U1254  Go to DTC U1000 
6 Diagnose the non-communicating module by using the DTC U1001-U2154 procedure for the module which is not communicating. Refer to DTC U1001-U1254 .
Did you complete the action?
Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle -
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the scan tool from the data link connector (DLC).
  3. Inspect for poor connections at the DLC terminals 2 and 5. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Go to Step 8 
8 Test the DLC ground circuit at terminal 5 for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Go to Step 9 
  1. Disconnect the splice pack SP205.
  2. Inspect for poor connections at the splice pack SP205. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Go to Step 10 
10  Repair the class 2 serial data circuit between the DLC and the splice pack SP205 for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you complete the action?
System OK -
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