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Pinpoint Test P: DTC U0140 - Lost Communication With SJB

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  1. P1 VERIFY CUSTOMER CONCERN 
    • Ignition ON.
    • Verify that there is an observable symptom present.
    • Is an observable symptom present? 
    • Yes  : GO to P2.
    • 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.
  2. P2 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Network Test.
    • Carry out the network test.
    • Does the SJB pass the network test? 
  3. P3 RECHECK THE ILCM DTCs 
    • Clear the DTCs. Repeat the ILCM self-test.
    • Is DTC U0140 still present? 
    • Yes  : GO to P4.
    • 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.
  4. P4 CHECK FOR DTC U0140 or U0140:00 SET IN OTHER MODULES 
    • Clear all DTCs.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Wait 10 seconds.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self-Test.
    • Retrieve the continuous memory DTCs from all modules.
    • Is DTC U0140 set in the Driver Seat Module (DSM) or the Driver Door Module (DDM)?