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Communication Error

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

Scan tool may display a 2-digit code indicating communication status. These codes are communication status codes, not DTCs. Some status codes indicate normal communication function. See COMMUNICATION CODES  table. If scan tool displays a system okay code (Code 62) after performing QUICK TEST, go to TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES - VILLAGER article for symptom diagnosis. If scan tool indicates a communication error (e.g., Code 10), go to TEST QA  under SYSTEM TESTS for diagnostic procedure.

COMMUNICATION CODES

Code Description
00 General Affirmative - PCM Received A Valid Request From Scan Tool
10 General Reject - PCM Will Not Respond
11 Mode Not Supported - PCM 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 (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
61 Normal Exit With Results - PCM Completed A Valid Request (Test) & DTC Was Recorded
62 Normal Exit, No Results - PCM Completed A Valid Request & No DTC Recorded
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