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 |
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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 ReferenceMaster Electrical Component List
Description and OperationData Link Communications Description and Operation
Electrical Information ReferenceScan Tool ReferenceControl Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
- Ignition ON/Vehicle In Service Mode.
- Verify that DTC U0073, U0074, U0075, U0076, U0077, U0078, U007A, U007B, U007C, U007D, P06E4, P1EB9, U1814, U2099, B1325, B1330, B1370, B1380, B1424, B1428, B1440, B1441, B1517, C0800, C0899, C12E1, P0560, or P0562 is not set.
- If none of the DTCs are set
- Refer to Circuit/System Testing.
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.
- Ignition/Vehicle OFF, all access doors closed, all vehicle systems OFF, and all keys at least 3 m (9.8 ft) away from vehicle. Disconnect the harness connectors at the control module specified by the DTC descriptor. It may take up to 10 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
- Test for less than 10 Ω between each ground circuit terminal and ground.
- Ignition/Vehicle OFF.
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
- Ignition ON/Vehicle In Service Mode.
- If equipped, verify a test lamp illuminates between each B+ circuit terminal and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good
- Ignition/Vehicle OFF, remove the test lamp.
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the B+ circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, verify the fuse is not open and there is voltage at the fuse.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is open
- Ignition/Vehicle OFF, remove the test lamp.
- Test for infinite resistance between the B+ circuit and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- If infinite resistance, replace the control module specified by the DTC descriptor.
- If the test lamp illuminates
- If equipped, verify a test lamp illuminates between each ignition circuit terminal and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good
- Ignition/Vehicle OFF, remove the test lamp.
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the ignition circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, verify the fuse is OK and there is voltage at the fuse.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is open
- Ignition/Vehicle OFF, remove the test lamp.
- Test for infinite resistance between the ignition circuit and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- If infinite resistance, replace the control module specified by the DTC descriptor.
- If the test lamp illuminates
- If equipped, verify a test lamp illuminates between each ignition circuit terminal, which is controlled by a control module, and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate
- Ignition/Vehicle OFF, remove the test lamp, disconnect the harness connectors at the control module that controls the ignition circuit and all devices that share the same ignition circuit.
- Test for infinite resistance between the ignition circuit and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the ignition circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- Reconnect the control module that controls the ignition circuit, ignition ON/Vehicle In Service Mode.
- Verify a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, replace the control module that controls the ignition circuit.
- If the test lamp illuminates
- Ignition/Vehicle OFF, reconnect the first device that shares the same ignition circuit, ignition ON/Vehicle In Service Mode.
- Verify a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, replace the device that was just connected.
- If the test lamp illuminates and there are more devices to connect, connect the next device and repeat step 6.7 until there are no more devices to connect.
- If the test lamp illuminates
Note: If unable to use test lamp to diagnose this 12 V circuit from a connector with nano/micro terminals, use the digital multimeter to measure the voltage instead.
- If equipped, verify a test lamp illuminates between the accessory wakeup serial data circuit terminal or the serial data communication enable circuit terminal and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate
- Ignition/Vehicle OFF, remove the test lamp, disconnect the harness connectors at the K9 Body Control Module.
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the accessory wakeup serial data circuit or the serial data communication enable circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
- If the test lamp illuminates
- Ignition/Vehicle OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the device setting the DTC.
- Ignition ON/Vehicle In Service Mode.
- Test for less than 4.5 V between each Ethernet serial data circuit terminal and ground.
- Ignition/Vehicle OFF, all access doors closed, all vehicle systems OFF, and all keys at least 3 m (9.8 ft) away from vehicle. It may take up to 10 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
- Test for infinite resistance between each Ethernet serial data circuit terminal and ground.
- Test for infinite resistance between each pair of Ethernet serial data circuit terminals.
- Test for less than 2 Ω in each Ethernet serial data circuit end to end.
- Replace the control module specified by the DTC descriptor.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
Control Module References for device replacement, programming and setup