
F1: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
The following functions will be available in this
mode:
F0: Read Current DTC Information - a listing of all
(if any) current DTC’s that have been set by the
BCM will be displayed. A short description of what
the DTC is, is also displayed in this mode.
F1 Clear DTC Information - simply select F1:
CLEAR CODES, press the ENTER button on
TECH 2 and confirm the action as instructed by
TECH 2.
The following chart sets out all the possible BCM
DTC’s as indicated by TECH 2 for Low Series
BCM’s.
Refer to the relevant diagnostic chart in this Section
when attempting rectification of a system problem
or failure.
Figure 12J-1-90
BCM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
DTC CODE DESCRIPTION REFER
1 Output overload - sets if the BCM’s output
protection circuitry detects an output driver
overload. This will cause all BCM output drives to
be set to the inactive state. The BCM will then
attempt to drive all outputs approximately every
10ms, thus causing all active BCM output drives
to repeatedly switch from an active to an inactive
state until the fault condition is remedied.
NOTE:
The BCM is unable to identify which output is
being overloaded.
This DTC can be set by any one of the BCM outputs being
shorted to battery positive, therefore, if DTC 1 is set, refer to
section relevant to driver complaint (if any).
For a listing of all BCM outputs, refer to the MID SERIES
BCM TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION chart in 1 GENERAL
DESCRIPTION in this Section.
NOTE:
DTC 1 can also be set by electrical transients, therefore, if
DTC 1 is set and there are no noticeable problems with the
vehicle, clear DTC and check function of BCM outputs. If
DTC does not reset and BCM outputs are functioning
correctly, disregard DTC 1
2 Slip Ring Failure - sets if the number of failed slip
ring reads exceeds a programmable percentage
of all slip ring reads (approximately 18 failed slip
ring reads out of 100 good slip ring reads).
4.5 THEFT DETERRENT, in this Section to rectify problem.
7 PCM Data Lost - sets when the BCM does not
receive responses from the PCM or receives
incorrectly formatted responses from the PCM
within three seconds of normal serial data bus
activity.
The three second time out period is reset
whenever the following conditions occur:
• Ignition switched from OFF to ON.
• A good PCM poll response is received from
the PCM.
• A key has been programmed.
• BCM has just been reset.
4.2 SERIAL DATA COMMUNICATION, in this Section to
rectify problem.
8 PCM Vehicle Speed Data Unstable - sets if the
BCM receives two consecutive road speed
updates from the PCM with a magnitude
difference of 30 km/h.
(This DTC can also be set by wheel spin)
Connect TECH 2 to DLC, select Engine / Data Display, scroll
to Vehicle Speed, road test vehicle and note if screen
displays actual vehicle speed. If it does not display actual
vehicle speed, refer to Section 6C1 POWERTRAIN
MANAGEMENT - V6 ENGINE or Section 6C2
POWERTRAIN MANAGEMENT - V8 ENGINE. If screen
does display actual vehicle speed, replace BCM.
17 Serial Data Bus Fault - sets if the BCM cannot
detect six consecutive messages on the serial
data bus. This trouble code indicates either a
short circuit on the bus or if two or more modules
send a message at the same time.
4.2 SERIAL DATA COMMUNICATION, in this Section to
rectify problem.