Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptors
- DTC U18DA
 Central Gateway Module Lost Communication with Fuel Injector Control Module
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+  | U18DA  | U18DA  | —  | —  | 
Ignition  | U18DA  | U18DA  | —  | —  | 
Accessory Wake Up Serial Data  | U1814, U2099  | U18DA  | —  | —  | 
High Speed GMLAN Serial Data (+)  | U0073*  | U18DA  | U0073*  | —  | 
High Speed GMLAN Serial Data (-)  | U0073*  | U18DA  | U0073*  | —  | 
Ground  | —  | U18DA  | —  | —  | 
* 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
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 B1325, B1330, B1370, B1380, B1424, B1428, B1440, B1441, B1517, C0800, C0899, C12E1, P0560, P0562, P06E4, P1EB9, U0073–U0078, U007A–U007D, U1814, or U2099 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 device's ground, B+, ignition, accessory wake up serial data, 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 K103 Fuel Injector Control Module. 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 K103 Fuel Injector Control Module.
 
- 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 K103 Fuel Injector Control Module.
 
- 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
 
- If equipped, verify a test lamp illuminates between the accessory wakeup serial data 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 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
 
-  Test for less than 4.5 V between each high speed GMLAN 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 greater than 100 Ω between each high speed GMLAN serial data circuit terminal and ground.
 - Disconnect the harness connectors at the K56 Serial Data Gateway Module.
 - Test for less than 2 Ω in each serial data circuits end to end between the K103 Fuel Injector Control Module and the K56 Serial Data Gateway Module.
 - Replace the K103 Fuel Injector Control Module.
 
Repair Instructions
Perform the  Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
Control Module References for device replacement, programming and setup