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U0168






U0168-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH VEHICLE SECURITY CONTROL MODULE (WCM)





For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

- When Monitored:
With the ignition on.

Battery voltage between 10 and 16 volts.

Airbag fuse installed.

Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is configured correctly.

- Set Condition:
Bus messages not received from the Wireless Control Module (WCM) for approximately two to five seconds.





1. VERIFY THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS ACTIVE

NOTE: Make sure the IOD fuse is installed and battery voltage is between 10 and 16 volts before proceeding.

NOTE: Check for any TSB(s) related to the condition. If a TSB applies, perform the procedure outlined in the TSB before continuing.

1. With the scan tool, read active DTCs.

Is this DTC active?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Perform the Stored Lost Communication DTCs diagnostic procedure Stored Lost Communication DTCs.

2. CHECK FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DTCs
1. With the scan tool, read active DTCs from all modules.

NOTE: Check for CAN B or C hardware electrical, VIN Missing/Mismatch, battery or ignition related DTCs.

Does the scan tool display any active DTCs to the conditions listed above?

Yes

- Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.

No

- Go To 3

3. VERIFY THAT THE WCM IS ACTIVE ON THE BUS
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, select ECU View.
3. Verify that the WCM is active on the bus.

Is the WCM active on the bus?

Yes

- Go To 4

No

- Perform the No Response from WCM diagnostic procedure No Response From WCM (Sentry Key Remote Entry Module).

4. CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCs
1. With the scan tool, select Network View and select Advanced.

Is there more than one module with active DTCs "Logged Against" the WCM?

Yes

- Replace/update the Wireless Control Module.
- Perform the WCM VERIFICATION TEST. Wireless Control Module (WCM) Verification.

No

- Replace/update the module that set this DTC.
- Perform the appropriate VERIFICATION TEST.