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One or More Systems Connected to the I-Bus "Missing" From the Bus



One Or More Systems Connected To The I-bus "MISSING" From The Bus.







Fault symptom
The diagnostic tool indicates that one or more systems connected to the I-bus is "MISSING" from the bus.

Diagnostic help
- Communication with CIM is necessary for Tech 2 to be able to communicate with all systems.
- The Diagnostic instrument main menu "All systems/Read configuration" shows a list of those systems with which the vehicle in question was equipped before the fault was detected.
- The current status of each system is shown to the right.
- "OK" if control module communicates correctly.
- "MISSING" if control module is not on the bus.
- "ADDED" if the control module has not yet been added.
- "NOT EQUIPPED" indicates that the control module is not fitted to the vehicle.

NOTE: applies before reset of bus configuration.

Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault
- Read/Reset Bus Configuration
- Read/Clear Bus Off Counter
- Response Test

Checking the wiring harness

IMPORTANT: Move the wiring harness at several spots and in several directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short-circuits. Check switches, connectors and crimp connections for oxidation, retracted pins and pin clamping force.