DTC U18AF-U18B4

Diagnostic Instructions

DTC Descriptor

DTC U18AF

Lost Communications With Telematics Communications Interface Control Module on Ethernet Bus

DTC U18B0

Lost Communications With Instrument Cluster on Ethernet Bus

DTC U18B1

Lost Communications With Audio Amplifier on Ethernet Bus

DTC U18B2

Lost Communication with Rear Audio Control Module on Ethernet Bus

DTC U18B3

Lost Communications With Navigation Control Module on Ethernet Bus

DTC U18B4

Lost Communication with Radio on Ethernet Bus

For symptom byte information, refer to Symptom Byte List.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

B+

U18AF–U18B4

U18AF–U18B4

Ignition

U18AF–U18B4

U18AF–U18B4

Ethernet Serial Data (+)

U18AF–U18B4

U18AF–U18B4

U18AF–U18B4

Ethernet Serial Data (-)

U18AF–U18B4

U18AF–U18B4

U18AF–U18B4

Ground

U18AF–U18B4

Circuit/System Description

At the core of the infotainment system is the Radio Ethernet Audio Video Bridging switch which communicates directly to each contributing Infotainment control module terminator. The Ethernet harness consists of twisted pair wires from point to point. Each control module on the Ethernet infotainment system sends/receives data at 100 Mbit/s to/from a specified port at the Radio. The Radio Ethernet will also be used to program USB software update files to the control modules connected to the Ethernet ports.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The system voltage is between 9–16 V.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

A supervised periodic message that includes the transmitter device availability has not been received.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The device is never signaled. Therefore, the specific subsystems will not function.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

  • A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.
  • A history DTC clears when the device ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold of 50, without a repeat of the malfunction.

Reference Information

Schematic ReferenceConnector End View Reference

Master Electrical Component List

Description and Operation

Data Link Communications Description and Operation

Electrical Information ReferenceScan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Circuit/System Testing

Note: Use the schematics and connector end views to identify the control module's ground, B+, ignition, and serial data circuit terminals.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

Control Module References for device replacement, programming and setup