Pinpoint Test AR: DTC U0151:00

Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes

Pinpoint Test AR: DTC U0151:00

Normal Operation

- DTC U0151:00 (Lost Communication With Restraints Control Module: No Sub Type Information)- sets in continuous memory in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) if data messages received from the Restraints Control Module (RCM) over the High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) are missing for 5 seconds or more. For a complete list of all network messages, refer to Information Bus.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- RCM (Restraints Control Module)

- IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)

PINPOINT TEST AR : DTC U0151:00

AR1 VERIFY THE CUSTOMER CONCERN

- Ignition ON.

- Verify there is an observable symptom present.

Is an observable symptom present?

Yes
GO to AR2.

No
The system is operating normally at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.

AR2 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK

- Ignition ON.

- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Network Test.

- Carry out the network test.

Does the RCM (Restraints Control Module) pass the network test?

Yes
GO to AR3.

No
REFER to Information Bus.

AR3 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE RCM (Restraints Control Module) SELF-TEST

- Check for recorded DTCs from the RCM (Restraints Control Module) self-test.

Is DTC U3003:16 or DTC U3003:17 recorded?

Yes
REFER to Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.

No
GO to AR4.

AR4 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) SELF-TEST

- Check for recorded DTCs from the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) self-test.

Is DTC U3006:16 or DTC U3006:17 recorded?

Yes
For DTC U3006:16, GO to Pinpoint Test AU Pinpoint Test AU: DTC U3006:16.

For DTC U3006:17, GO to Pinpoint Test AV Pinpoint Test AV: DTC U3006:17.

No
GO to AR5.

AR5 RECHECK THE IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) DTCs

- Clear the DTCs.

- Wait 10 seconds.

- Repeat the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) self-test.

Is DTC U0151:00 still present?

Yes
GO to AR6.

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.

AR6 CHECK FOR DTC U0151:00 SET IN OTHER MODULES

- Clear all DTCs.

- Ignition OFF.

- Ignition ON.

- Wait 10 seconds.

- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self-Test.

- Retrieve the continuous memory DTCs from all modules.

Is DTC U0151:00 set in the Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM)?

Yes
INSTALL a new RCM (Restraints Control Module). CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

No
INSTALL a new IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster). REFER to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Service and Repair. TEST the system for normal operation.