Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Steering Column




U0019-CAN B BUS






For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the wiring information.


- When Monitored:

Continuously.

- Set Condition:

Whenever the CAN B Bus (+) or CAN B Bus (-) is open, shorted to voltage or shorted to ground.






Diagnostic Test


1. DTC IS ACTIVE

Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, select Clear Stored DTCs in the Steering Control Module.
Cycle the ignition from off to on at least 5 times, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 90 seconds per cycle.
With the Scan Tool, select View DTCs in the Steering Control Module.

Does the DTC reset and/or remain active?

Yes


- Go to 2


No


- Go to 6

2. CAN B BUS DTCs SET IN TIPM

Using the scan tool, select View DTCs in the TIPM.

Are there any active CAN B Bus DTCs?

Yes


- Refer to Communications Test for this DTC and/or Manufacturer Code Charts for diagnostic procedures and for further possible causes.


No


- Go to 3

3. (D55) CAN B BUS (+) CIRCUIT OPEN






Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Steering Control Module C1 harness connector.
Disconnect the TIPM C5 harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (D55) CAN B Bus (+) circuit between the Steering Control Module C1 harness connector and the TIPM C5 harness connector.

Is the resistance above 2.0 ohms?

Yes

- Repair the (D55) CAN B Bus (+) circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST, refer to Body Verification Test

No

- Go to 4

4. (D54) CAN B BUS (-) CIRCUIT OPEN






Measure the resistance of the (D54) CAN B Bus (-) circuit between the Steering Control Module C1 harness connector and the TIPM C5 harness connector.

Is the resistance above 2.0 ohms?

Yes

- Repair the (D54) CAN B Bus (-) circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST, refer to Body Verification Test


No


- Go to 5

5. STEERING CONTROL MODULE (SCM)

Inspect the wiring between the Steering Control Module harness connector and the TIPM harness connector. If any problems are found, repair as necessary. If no problems are found, view repair.

Repair


- Replace the Steering Control Module (SCM/SAS)
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST, refer to Body Verification Test

6. INTERMITTENT CAN B BUS CIRCUIT DTC

The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.

Were any problems found?

Yes

- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST, refer to Body Verification Test

No

- Test complete.