DTC U18D2

Diagnostic Instructions

DTC Descriptor

DTC U18D2

Lost Communication with Transmission Range Selector Control Module on Powertrain Sensor CAN 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+

U18D2

U18D2

Ignition

U18D2

U18D2

Accessory Wakeup Serial Data (circuit 5985)

U1814, U2099

U18D2

Powertrain Sensor Bus Enable (circuit 4320)

U18D2

U18D2

Powertrain Sensor High Speed GMLAN Serial Data [+]

or High Speed GMLAN Serial Data [+] 7 (circuit 4498)

U0076*

U0076, U18D2*

U0076*

Powertrain Sensor High Speed GMLAN Serial Data [-]

High Speed GMLAN Serial Data [-] 7 (circuit 4499)

U0076*

U0076, U18D2*

U0076*

Ground

U18D2

* Other DTCs may set with this fault.

Circuit/System Description

Devices connected to the serial data circuits monitor for serial data communications during normal vehicle operation. Operating information and commands are exchanged among the devices. The devices have prerecorded information about what messages are needed to be exchanged on the serial data circuits, for each virtual network. The messages are supervised and also, some periodic messages are used by the receiver device as an availability indication of the transmitter device. Each message contains the identification number of the transmitter device.

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 device's ground, B+, ignition, accessory wakeup serial data, 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