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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 216 (COMPUTER/INTEGRATING SYSTEMS)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESSCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH KEYWORD DATA LINECIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Circuit Description

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Circuit Description

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The Keyword protocol utilizes a single wire bi-directional data line between the modules and the scan tool. The message structure is a request and response arrangement. Keyword serial data is used for scan tool diagnostics only. The modules do not exchange data on this circuit. There are two independent Keyword serial data circuits connected to data link connector (DLC) terminals 7 and 12.

Keyword Serial Data to DLC pin 7

Engine control module (ECM)
Transmission control module (TCM), if equipped

Keyword Serial Data to DLC pin 12

Electronic brake control module (EBCM)

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Keyword Data Line

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Data Link Connector (DLC) Schematics (A/T) or Data Link Connector (DLC) Schematics (M/T) Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems
1	Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2	Connect the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC). Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Attempt to communicate with each module on the both keyword serial data circuits: Engine control module (ECM) Transmission control module (TCM) Electronic brake control module (EBCM) Does the scan tool communicate with all the modules on the keyword serial data circuit?	Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems	Go to Step 3
3	Disconnect the scan tool from the DLC. Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect all non-communicating modules on the respective keyword serial data circuit. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Test the respective keyword serial data circuit between the DLC and the modules on the keyword serial data circuit, for the following conditions: An open A short to ground A short to voltage Refer to the following: Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 4
4	IMPORTANT: Perform the following 2 steps if the scan tool didn't communicate with both ECM and TCM. Otherwise skip to step 6. Reconnect the TCM. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF. Attempt to communicate with TCM. Does the scan tool communicate with TCM?	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 6
5	Consider the ECM as non communicating module for the following steps.	Go to Step 6	-
6	Test the following circuits of the module that is not communicating for an open or high resistance: 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 Refer to the following: Control Module References for the applicable schematic Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 7
7	Inspect for poor connections and terminal tension at the following harness connector circuits of the module that is not communicating : 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 Keyword serial data circuits Refer to the following: Control Module References for the applicable schematic Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 8
8	Replace the module that is not communicating on the Keyword serial data circuit. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup and programming. Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 9	-
9	Connect all modules and connectors. Connect the scan tool to the DLC. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Attempt to communicate with all modules on keyword serial data circuits. Does the scan tool communicate with all the modules on the keyword serial data circuits?	System OK	Go to Step 2

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