Pinpoint Test O: The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
Communications Network
Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test O: The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 14, Module Communications Network for schematic and connector information. Diagrams By Number
Normal Operation
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) communicates with the scan tool through the High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN). Circuits VDB04 (WH/BU) (HS-CAN +) and VDB05 (WH) (HS-CAN -) provide the HS-CAN connection to the APIM. Circuits VDB06 (GY/OG) (MS-CAN +) and VDB07 (VT/OG) (MS-CAN -) provide the MS-CAN connection to the APIM. Voltage for the APIM is provided by circuit SBP03 (BU/RD). Circuit GD103 (BK/BU) provides ground.
The APIM shares the HS-CAN with the following modules:
- PCM
- Steering Effort Control Module (SECM)
- ABS module
- Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM)
- Restraints Control Module (RCM)
- 4X4 control module
- Instrument Cluster (IC)
The APIM shares the MS-CAN with the following modules:
- Audio Control Module (ACM)
- Rear Entertainment Module (RETM)
- Driver Seat Module (DSM)
- HVAC module
- IC
- Liftgate/Trunk Module (LTM)
- Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System (SDARS) module
- Smart Junction Box (SJB)
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Fuse
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- APIM
PINPOINT TEST O: THE APIM DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE SCAN TOOL
NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
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O1 CHECK THE APIM VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Disconnect: APIM C3342.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between the APIM C3342-1, circuit SBP03 (BU/RD), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
GO to O2.
No
VERIFY the SJB fuse 3 (15A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit in question. If not OK, Refer to the Wiring Diagrams to identify the possible causes of the short circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
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O2 CHECK THE APIM GROUND CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Measure the resistance between the APIM C3342-37, circuit GD103 (BK/BU), harness side and ground; and between the APIM C3342-38, circuit GD103 (BK/BU), harness side and ground.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
GO to O3.
No
REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
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O3 CHECK THE HS-CAN CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE APIM AND THE DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between the APIM C3342-53, circuit VDB04 (WH/BU), harness side and the DLC C251-6, circuit VDB04 (WH/BU), harness side.
- Measure the resistance between the APIM C3342-54, circuit VDB05 (WH), harness side and the DLC C251-14, circuit VDB05 (WH), harness side.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
GO to O4.
No
REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
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O4 CHECK THE MS-CAN CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE APIM AND THE DLC FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between the APIM C3342-16, circuit VDB06 (GY/OG), harness side and the DLC C251-3, circuit VDB06 (GY/OG), harness side.
- Measure the resistance between the APIM C3342-17, circuit VDB07 (VT/OG), harness side and the DLC C251-11, circuit VDB07 (VT/OG), harness side.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
GO to O5.
No
REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
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O5 CHECK FOR CORRECT APIM OPERATION
- Disconnect all the APIM connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the APIM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes
INSTALL a new APIM. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
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