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Pinpoint Test E: DTC U0155




Generic Electronic Module (GEM)

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test E: DTC U0155

- DTC U0155 (Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IC) Control Module) - sets when the GEM loses communication with the Instrument Cluster (IC) for longer than 5 seconds.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Module communication
- GEM
- IC


PINPOINT TEST E: DTC U0155

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E1 VERIFY THE CUSTOMER CONCERN


- Ignition ON.
- Verify that there is an observable symptom present.
- Is an observable symptom present?

Yes
GO to E2.

No
The system is operating normally at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.

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E2 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK


- Ignition ON.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Network Test.
- Carry out the network test.
- Does the IC pass the network test?

Yes
GO to E3.

No
REFER to Module Communications Network Testing and Inspection, The IC Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool.

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E3 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE SELF-TEST


- Check for recorded GEM DTCs from the self-test.
- Is DTC B1317 or DTC B1318 recorded?

Yes
For DTC B1317, GO to Pinpoint Test A For DTC B1318, GO to Pinpoint Test B. Pinpoint Test A: DTC B1317 Pinpoint Test B: DTC B1318

No
GO to E4.

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E4 RECHECK THE GEM DTCs


NOTE: If new modules were installed prior to the DTC being set, the module configuration may be incorrectly set during Programmable Module Installation (PMI) or the PMI may not have been carried out.

- Clear the DTCs. Repeat the GEM self-test.
- Is DTC U0155 still present?

Yes
GO to E5.

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.

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E5 CHECK FOR DTC U0155 OR U0155:00 SET IN OTHER MODULES


- Clear all DTCs.
- Ignition OFF.
- Ignition ON.
- Wait 10 seconds.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self-Test.
- Retrieve the continuous memory DTCs from all modules.
- Is DTC U0155 or U0155:00 set in any other module?

Yes
INSTALL a new IC. REFER to Instrumentation and Warning Chimes Service and Repair. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
INSTALL a new GEM. REFER to Generic Electronic Module (GEM) Service and Repair. TEST the system for normal operation.

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