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Communication Error

If scan tool will not communicate with PCM (no response on scan tool), a communication error exists. A communication error could be caused by the following:

The scan tool may display a 2-digit code indicating communication status. These codes are not DTCs. Some status codes indicate normal communication function. See COMMUNICATION CODES table. If scan tool indicates a communication error (e.g., Code 10), go to CIRCUIT TEST QA  for diagnostic procedure.

COMMUNICATION CODES

Code Number Code Description Code Explanation
00 General Affirmative PCM Received A Valid Request From Scan Tool
61 Normal Exit With Results PCM Completed A Valid Request (Test) & A DTC Was Recorded
62 Normal Exit, No Results PCM Completed A Valid Request & No DTC Recorded
10 General Reject PCM Will Not Respond
11 Mode Not Supported PCM Is Not Capable Of Performing A Requested Test
12 Invalid Data Format An Unrecognized Character Is Inserted Into A String Of Data
21 PCM Is Busy At Time Of Request PCM Is Already Performing A Test At Time Another Test Is Being Requested
22 Entry Conditions Not Correct Usually Operator Error (i.e.: Engine Not Running, Etc)
23 Results Not Done Request Received, But PCM Is Not Ready To Respond
50 Upload Not Accepted Request Cannot Be Accomplished Due To Fault Condition
63 Abnormal Exit With Results While Performing Test, Error Occurred, But PCM Has Results
64 Abnormal Exit Without Results While Performing Test, Error Occurred, And No Results Are Available