2010 Cadillac Truck Escalade EXT AWD V8-6.2L Page 2748
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The PTLAN serial data circuits are serial data buses used to communicate information between the control modules. The PTLAN serial data
circuits also connect directly to the data link connector (DLC) for programming purposes. If this serial data system is inoperative the modules will
still communicate with the scan tool due to other serial data systems but not with each other. Communication with the scan tool for the modules on
the PTLAN bus is through the serial data gateway module (SDGM) on the HSGMLAN serial data system.
Conditions for Running the DTCs
* Supply voltage to the modules are in the normal operating range.
* The ignition switch in any position other than START.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The module setting the DTC has attempted to establish communications on the PTLAN serial data circuits more than 3 times.
Action Taken When the DTCs Sets
* The module suspends all message transmission.
* The MIL and battery indicators will illuminate, along with several DIC messages.
* The vehicle may continue to run for several minutes, then will stall and not start.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
* A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.
* A history DTC clears when the module ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold, without a repeat of the malfunction.
Diagnostic Aids
* Sometimes, while diagnosing a specific customer concern or after a repair, you may notice a history U-code present. However, there is no
associated "current" or "active" status. Loss-of- communication U-codes such as these can set for a variety of reasons. Many times, they're
transparent to the vehicle operator and technician, and/or have no associated symptoms. Eventually, they will erase themselves automatically
after a number of fault-free ignition cycles. This condition would most likely be attributed to one of these scenarios:
- A control module on the data communication circuit was disconnected while the communication circuit is awake.
- Power to one or more modules was interrupted during diagnosis
- A low battery condition was present, so some control modules stop communicating when battery voltage drops below a certain threshold.
- Battery power was restored to the vehicle and control modules on the communication circuit did not all re-initialize at the same time.
- If a loss-of-communication U-code appears in history for no apparent reason, it is most likely associated with one of the scenarios above.
These are all temporary conditions and should never be interpreted as an intermittent fault, causing you to replace a part.
* Do not replace a control module reporting a U code. The U code identifies which control module needs to be diagnosed for a communication
issue.
* Communication may be available between the BCM and the scan tool with the Powertrain High Speed GMLAN serial data system
inoperative. This condition is due to the BCM using both the high and low speed GMLAN systems.
* The engine will not start when there is a total malfunction of the Powertrain High Speed GMLAN serial data bus.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
* Data Communication Schematics (See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Information Bus/Diagrams/Electrical
Diagrams)
* Control Module References (See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (See: Diagrams/Connector Views)
Description and Operation
Data Link Communications Description and Operation (See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Information
Bus/Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference
