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Test Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2004 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  Lack of communication may be due to a partial malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit or due to a total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition.
  2. 4:  The symptom list in Symptoms will determine the correct diagnostic procedure to use.
  3. 5:  The presence of DTCs which begin with "U" indicate some other module is not communicating. The specified procedure will compile all the available information before tests are performed.
Diagnostic System Check - Radio/Audio System

Step Action Yes No
1
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Does the scan tool power up?
Go to Step 2  Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up in Data Link Communications
Attempt to establish communication with the following:
  • Radio
  • Digital Radio Receiver (U2K or U2L)

Does the scan tool communicate with all devices present?
Go to Step 3  Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications
3
IMPORTANT: The engine may start during the following step. Turn OFF the engine as soon as you have observed the Crank power mode.
  1. Access the Class 2 Power Mode in the Diagnostic Circuit Check on the scan tool.
  2. Rotate the ignition switch through all positions while observing the ignition switch power mode parameter.
Does the ignition switch parameter reading match the ignition switch position for all switch positions?
Go to Step 4  Go toPower Mode Mismatch in Body Control System
Select the following display DTC functions on the scan tool:
  • Radio
  • Digital Radio Receiver (U2K or U2L)

Does the scan tool display any DTCs?
Go to Step 5  Go toSymptoms - Entertainment 
Does the scan tool display any DTCs which begin with a "U"? Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications Go to Step 6 
6 Does the scan tool display DTC B1000, B1007, or B1009? Go toDiagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Body Control System Go to Step 7 
7 Does the scan tool display DTC B1327? Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Engine Electrical Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List