Pinpoint Test M : U0208:87
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- Refer to OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR POWER SEATS
for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
REFER to: Communications Network - System Operation and Component Description .
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition BCM U0208:87 Lost Communication With "Seat Control Module A": Missing Message A continuous memory DTC that sets in the BCM if messages received from the DSM through the GWM are missing. Possible Sources
- Communication network concern
- Battery voltage concern
- GWM concern
- DSM
- BCM
- NOTE: If new modules were installed prior to the DTC being set, the module configuration may be incorrectly set during the PMI or the PMI may not have been carried out.
- M1 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK
- Ignition ON.
- Connect the diagnostic tool.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform a network test.
Does the PDM pass the network test?
Yes GO to M2 No REFER to: Communications Network . - M2 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (CMDTCS)
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
- Wait 10 seconds.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, check the BCM CMDTCs.
Is DTC U3006:16, U3006:17, U3007:16, U3007:17, U3013:16, U3013:17, U3014:16 or U3014:17 recorded?
Yes For DTC U3006:16, U3007:16, U3013:16 or U3014:16, GO to Pinpoint Test U For DTC U3006:17, U3007:17, U3013:17 or U3014:17, GO to Pinpoint Test V No GO to M3 - M3 RETRIEVE THE DSM (DRIVER FRONT SEAT MODULE) DTCS
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the DSM self-test.
Are any DSM DTCs present?
Yes REFER to: Front Seat . No GO to M4 - M4 RECHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) CMDTCS
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear the DTCs.
- Wait 10 seconds.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, check the BCM CMDTCs.
Is DTC U0208:87 present?
Yes GO to M5 No The system is operating correctly at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition. - M5 CHECK FOR DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) U0208:87 SET IN OTHER MODULES
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear the DTCs.
- Ignition OFF.
- Ignition ON.
- Wait 10 seconds.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, retrieve all CMDTCs.
Is DTC U0208:87 set in other modules?
Yes GO to M6 No GO to M7 - M6 CHECK FOR CORRECT DSM (DRIVER FRONT SEAT MODULE) OPERATION
- Disconnect and inspect all DSM connectors.
- Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
- Reconnect all DSM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
Yes CHECK OASIS for any applicable service articles: TSB, GSB, SSM or FSA. If a service article exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the service article instructions. If no service articles address this concern, INSTALL a new DSM. REFER to: Driver Front Seat Module (DSM) . No The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues. - M7 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION
- Disconnect and inspect all BCM connectors.
- Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
- Reconnect all BCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
Yes CHECK OASIS for any applicable service articles: TSB, GSB, SSM or FSA. If a service article exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the service article instructions. If no service articles address this concern, Refer to BCM Guided Routine . No The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.