Bulkhead Module 54.

12
Troubleshooting

IMPORTANT: The following is a general descrip-

tion of how the M2 electrical system works. Ser-
viceLink® is the diagnostic tool for troubleshoot- 3
ing the M2 electrical system. For specific circuit
and pin information for how the vehicle is wired,
go to the Configuration screen in ServiceLink
and select the specific function in which you are
interested. To troubleshoot specific inputs and BHM
2
outputs of this system, go to the Templates
screen in ServiceLink and select the template
for the function in which you are interested. J1939 J1708 4 5

Contents of Subject 300 1

A/C Clutch Function
Alternator Charging Function (optional) 01/15/2002 f040543

Backup Function 1. Instrumentation Control Unit

Cigar Lighter Function
Clutch Switch Function
Horn (electric) Function
Ignition System
Ignition System, Accessory Power Function
Ignition System, Ignition Power Function
Ignition System, Ignition Switch Function
Low Air Pressure Warning Function
Park Brake (pneumatic) Function
Wake Function
A/C Clutch Function
Description
The HVAC control panel does not directly control the
clutch on the A/C compressor. When the driver se-
lects the A/C button and other control conditions are
met, the control panel sends an A/C clutch request
signal to the Bulkhead Module (BHM). See Group 83
for more information. Upon receiving this input, the
BHM responds by activating the A/C compressor
clutch. See Fig. 1.
Compressor cycling is handled in the same manner.
When the control panel determines that the compres-
sor needs to be cycled, it sends a signal to the BHM.
The BHM reacts by cycling the compressor. The
2. Bulkhead Module
3. HVAC Control Panel
4. Binary Pressure Switch
5. A/C Compressor Clutch
Fig. 1, A/C Clutch Function
HVAC control panel contains the logic to prevent the
compressor from cycling more than four times per
minute.
The BHM monitors the A/C compressor clutch wiring
and is capable of detecting a shorted circuit when
the A/C clutch is being driven. Faults discovered by
the BHM may be reported on the J1939 and/or
J1708 datalinks and may be viewed through Service-
Link.
Input and Output Conditions
Table 1 displays the A/C clutch system inputs to the
BHM and how it will react to these inputs.
Fault Conditions
Table 2 displays how the BHM handles faults that it
encounters in the A/C clutch system. The reference
parameters that program the BHM determine
whether or not a fault code is broadcast. Therefore,
even if the BHM detects a fault, a fault code may not
be transmitted. If the BHM is programmed to transmit
fault codes, they can be viewed through ServiceLink.
Fault messages may be transmitted on either or both
the J1939 and J1708 datalinks until the ignition
switch is off.

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Alternator Charging Function
(optional)
Description
NOTE: Some vehicles will have the alternator "I"
terminal hardwired directly to the NO CHARGE
light on the ICU.
The NO CHARGE light on the Instrumentation Con-
trol Unit (ICU) is an optional indicator used to alert
the operator to the presence of a problem with the
alternator. The Bulkhead Module (BHM) monitors a
voltage input from the "I" terminal on the alternator
and sends a J1939 message to the ICU to report the
status of the alternator. This message is used by the
ICU to turn the NO CHARGE light on or off. The NO
CHARGE light illuminates when the BHM does not
detect voltage at the "I" terminal of the alternator.
Once illuminated, the NO CHARGE light remains on
until the BHM detects 14 volts at the alternator "I"
terminal. Once off, the NO CHARGE light remains off
until the BHM detects 0 volts at the alternator "I" ter-
minal. See Fig. 2.
1 2 3 ACC
the Bulkhead Module (BHM) sends a J1939 mes-
sage to the Chassis Module (CHM) activating the
backup lights and alarm.
The BHM is capable of detecting short circuits in the
backup lights/alarm wiring on the CHM. Faults dis-
covered by the BHM may be reported on the J1939
and/or J1708 datalinks and may be viewed through
ServiceLink.
Input and Output Conditions
Activation of the backup lights/alarm is different de-
pending on the transmission type. A manual trans-
mission uses a standard switch to tell the BHM when
the transmission is in reverse. Automatic transmis-
sions send a J1939 message to the BHM when they
are placed into reverse gear. See Fig. 3 and Fig. 4.
Also see Table 4.
4
5 6
J1939
ON BHM CHM
OFF

J1939 2 J1708 J1939

BHM 3 7

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2. Bulkhead Module 1. Instrumentation 5. Chassis Module
3. Instrumentation Control Unit Control Unit 6. Backup Lights
2. Bulkhead Module 7. Optional Backup
Fig. 2, Alternator Charging Function 3. Ignition Switch Alarm
4. Reverse Switch
Input and Output Conditions
Fig. 3, Backup Function, Manual Transmission
Table 3 displays the charging system inputs to the
BHM and how it will react to these inputs. Table 5 displays the backup lights and alarm system
inputs to the BHM and how it will react to these in-
puts.
Backup Function
Description Fault Conditions
Table 6 displays how the BHM handles faults it en-
The backup function provides a warning to anyone counters in the backup lights and alarm system. The
standing behind when the vehicle begins to back up. reference parameters that program the BHM deter-
When the transmission is placed into reverse gear, mine whether or not a fault code is broadcast. There-

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1 2
Trans 3
ECU J1939
4
BHM
5 6
J1939
J1708

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ON BHM CHM 1. Instrumentation Control Unit
ACC
OFF 2. Bulkhead Module
3. Cigar Lighter
2 J1708 J1939
3 7
Fig. 5, Cigar Lighter Function

1 Fault Conditions
02/19/2003
1. Instrumentation Control Unit
2. Bulkhead Module
3. Ignition Switch
4. Transmission ECU
5. Chassis Module
6. Backup Lights
7. Optional Backup Alarm
Fig. 4, Backup Function, Automatic Transmission
fore, even if the BHM detects a fault, a fault code
may not be transmitted. If the BHM is programmed to
transmit fault codes, they can be viewed through
ServiceLink. Fault messages may be transmitted on
either or both the J1939 and J1708 datalinks until the
ignition switch is turned off.
On vehicles with automatic transmissions, the BHM
has the following additional J1939 fault messages.
Any J1939 fault message may be transmitted until
the ignition switch is turned off. See Table 7.
Cigar Lighter Function
Description
The cigar lighter provides 12 volt power (up to 15
amps) to any device plugged into it. The Bulkhead
Module (BHM) supplies power at this port regardless
of the position of the ignition switch.
The BHM is capable of detecting short circuits in the
cigar lighter wiring. Faults discovered by the BHM
may be reported on the J1939 and/or J1708
datalinks and may be viewed through ServiceLink.
See Fig. 5.
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Table 8 displays how the BHM handles faults that it
encounters in the cigar lighter system. The reference
parameters that program the BHM determine
whether or not a fault code is broadcast. Therefore,
even if the BHM detects a fault, a fault code may not
be transmitted. If the BHM is programmed to transmit
fault codes, they can be viewed through ServiceLink.
Fault messages may be transmitted on either or both
the J1939 and J1708 datalinks until the ignition
switch is turned off.
Clutch Switch Function
Description
NOTE: Only vehicles with a manual or three-
pedal automated mechanical (AMT) transmis-
sion are equipped with a clutch pedal. The
clutch switch is integrated into the clutch pedal
assembly. See Section 54.25 for information on
the starter control system including the bottom-
of-clutch switch input.
The Bulkhead Module (BHM) reads the position of
the top-of-clutch and bottom-of-clutch switches. The
top-of-clutch switch information is broadcast over
J1939 datalink for use by the engine and, optionally,
other ECUs. The bottom-of-clutch switch input is
used for a starter system interlock; the switch posi-
tion information is not broadcast for other ECUs. The
BHM, engine ECU, and transmission ECU use the
clutch position status information as inputs for sys-
tems such as starting and cruise control.
While both switches are mounted to the clutch pedal
assembly, they are activated at different times during

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the operation of the clutch. As the clutch pedal is
pressed towards the floor, the top-of-clutch switch
changes from closed to open, and the BHM transmits
this information over the J1939 datalink. Based on
this information, if the cruise control is active the en-
gine ECU will turn it off. As the clutch pedal reaches
the floor, the bottom-of-clutch switch is activated. It
will change from open to closed, as the pedal is fully
depressed.
The BHM monitors the top- and bottom-of-clutch
switch wiring and is capable of detecting error condi-
tions. Faults discovered by the BHM will be reported
on the J1939 and/or J1708 datalinks and may be
viewed through ServiceLink. See Fig. 6.
Trans
5 ECU
6 ServiceLink. See Fig. 7.
3 4 J1939
fault codes, they can be viewed through ServiceLink.
Fault messages may be transmitted on either or both
the J1939 and J1708 datalinks until the ignition
switch is turned off.
Horn (electric) Function
Description
The Bulkhead Module (BHM) controls the horn. A
single horn is standard; dual horns are optional.
There is no change in functionality between single
and dual horns. When the driver activates the horn
switch, the circuit is completed and grounds the sig-
nal line to the BHM. The BHM activates the horn cir-
cuit as long as the signal line is grounded. The BHM
is capable of detecting short conditions. Faults dis-
covered by the BHM may be reported on the J1939
and/or J1708 datalinks and may be viewed through

J1939

BHM 4
3
J1708
BHM
2 J1939

2 J1708 J1939
Engine
1 ECU
5
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1
1. Engine ECU
2. Bottom-of-Clutch Switch (normally open)
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3. Top-of-Clutch Switch (normally closed)
4. Bulkhead Module 1. Instrumentation Control Unit
5. Transmission ECU 2. Bulkhead Module
6. Instrumentation Control Unit 3. Horn Switch
4. Horn
Fig. 6, Clutch Switch Function 5. Dual Horns (optional)

Input and Output Conditions Fig. 7, Horn (electric) Function

Table 9 displays the clutch switch system inputs to Input and Output Conditions
the BHM and how it will react to these inputs.
Table 11 indicates how the horn should react based
Fault Conditions on the inputs from the signal line.

Table 10 displays how the BHM handles faults it en-
counters in the clutch switch system. The reference
parameters that program the BHM determine
whether or not a fault code is broadcast. Therefore,
even if the BHM detects a fault, a fault code may not
be transmitted. If the BHM is programmed to transmit
Fault Conditions
Table 12 displays how the BHM will handle faults
that it encounters in the electric horn system. The
reference parameters that program the BHM deter-
mine whether or not a fault code is broadcast. There-

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fore, even if the BHM detects a fault, a fault code

may not be transmitted. If the BHM is programmed to
Input and Output Conditions
transmit fault codes, they can be viewed through Table 13 displays the accessory power system in-
ServiceLink. Fault messages may be transmitted on puts to the BHM and how it reacts to these inputs.
either or both the J1939 and J1708 datalinks until the
horn switch is off. Fault Conditions
Table 14 displays how the BHM will handle faults it
Ignition System encounters in the accessory power system. The ref-
erence parameters that program the BHM determine
Description whether or not a fault code is broadcast. Therefore,
even if the BHM detects a fault, a fault code may not
The ignition system is made up of multiple compo- be transmitted. If the BHM is programmed to transmit
nents. The Bulkhead Module (BHM) takes input from fault codes, they can be viewed through ServiceLink.
the ignition switch and uses the information to crank Fault messages may be transmitted on either or both
the starter and to supply ignition and accessory the J1939 and J1708 datalinks until the ignition
power to the vehicle. See Fig. 8. switch is turned off.
3 4
Ignition System, Ignition
J1939
Power Function
BHM
ON
STR ACC
OFF
J1708 Description
The Bulkhead Module (BHM) continuously monitors
2 the position of the ignition switch to determine if the
ignition power outputs should be energized. Ignition
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1. Accessory Power (12V+)
2. Ignition Switch
• antilock brake system electronic control unit
3. Bulkhead Module (ABS ECU)
4. Instrumentation Control Unit • instrumentation control unit (ICU)
5. Ignition Power (12V+)
• engine ECU
Fig. 8, Ignition System Function • transmission ECU

Ignition System, Accessory • vehicle control unit (VCU), if equipped

Separate power feeds are used for each of the igni-
Power Function tion outputs.

Description The BHM is capable of detecting shorted circuits in

the ignition power outputs. Faults discovered by the
The Bulkhead Module (BHM) continuously monitors BHM may be reported on the J1939 and/or J1708
the position of the ignition switch to determine if the datalinks and may be viewed through ServiceLink.
accessory power outputs should be energized. Ac- See Fig. 8.
cessory power is provided to the HVAC control panel
and the radio. Separate power feeds are used for Input and Output Conditions
each of the accessory outputs.
Table 15 displays the ignition power system inputs to
The BHM is capable of detecting shorted circuits in the BHM and how it will react to these inputs.
the accessory power outputs. Faults discovered by
the BHM will be reported on the J1939 and/or J1708
datalinks and may be viewed through ServiceLink.
See Fig. 8.

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Fault Conditions Low Air Pressure Warning

Table 16 displays how the BHM handles faults it en-
counters in the ignition power system. The reference
parameters that program the BHM determine
whether or not a fault code is broadcast. Therefore,
even if the BHM detects a fault, a fault code may not
be transmitted. If the BHM is programmed to transmit
fault codes, they can be viewed through ServiceLink.
Fault messages may be transmitted on either or both
the J1939 and J1708 datalinks until the ignition
switch is turned off.
Ignition System, Ignition
Switch Function
Description
The ignition switch has four positions: off, accessory,
on, and start. The Bulkhead Module (BHM) continu-
ously monitors the position of the ignition switch and
broadcasts this information on the J1939 datalink.
There are three circuits that run from the ignition
switch to the BHM. One is for the accessory position,
one is for the on position, and one is for the start
position.
The BHM monitors the ignition switch wiring and is
capable of detecting error conditions in the ignition
switch circuits. Faults discovered by the BHM may
be reported on the J1939 and/or J1708 datalinks and
may be viewed through ServiceLink. See Fig. 8.
Function
Description
The Chassis Module (CHM) monitors the low air
pressure switches from the air management unit
(AMU) and sends a J1939 message to the Bulkhead
Module (BHM) indicating the switch status. The BHM
sends a J1939 message to the instrumentation con-
trol unit (ICU) indicating whether the low air pressure
warning light should be on or off. The ICU alerts the
driver when the air pressure in the primary or sec-
ondary air systems is below 65 to 75 psi (450 to 520
kPa) by illuminating a telltale indicator. There are two
normally open pressure switches wired in series in
the AMU pressure switch module. Both switches
must close in order to complete the circuit to the
CHM to change the low air pressure warning status
from on to off. See Fig. 9. Faults discovered by the
BHM may be reported on the J1939 and/or J1708
datalinks and may be viewed through ServiceLink.
5 6
3 4
J1939
CHM BHM
S
J1939 J1708
P
AMU
7
2

Input and Output Conditions 1

Table 17 displays how the BHM reacts given the sta- 01/15/2002 f040555
tus of the ignition switch. 1. Air Management Unit (AMU)
2. Primary Air
Fault Conditions 3. Secondary Air
4. Low Air Pressure Switches
Table 18 displays ignition switch circuit conditions 5. Chassis Module
that will create a fault. The reference parameters that 6. Bulkhead Module
program the BHM determine whether or not a fault 7. Instrumentation Control Unit
code is broadcast. Therefore, even if the BHM de-
tects a fault, a fault code may not be transmitted. If Fig. 9, Low Air Pressure Warning Function
the BHM is programmed to transmit fault codes, they
can be viewed through ServiceLink. Fault messages Input and Output Conditions
may be transmitted on either or both the J1939 and
J1708 datalinks until a valid ignition switch status is Table 19 displays the low air pressure warning inputs
detected. to the BHM and how it will react to these inputs.

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Fault Conditions 2 3 4
Table 20 displays how the BHM handles faults that it J1939 J1939
encounters in the low air pressure warning system. CHM BHM 5
The reference parameters that program the BHM de-
termine whether or not a fault code is broadcast.
Therefore, even if the BHM detects a fault, a fault J1939 J1708
AMU
code may not be transmitted. If the BHM is pro-
grammed to transmit fault codes, they can be viewed 6
through ServiceLink. Fault messages may be trans-
mitted on either or both the J1939 and J1708 1
datalinks. 01/15/2002 f040558

NOTE: This fault also occurs when the CHM is 1. Air Management Unit (AMU)
unable to determine the switch status. This does 2. Park Brake Pressure Switch
3. Chassis Module
not necessarily mean that the low air pressure 4. Bulkhead Module
switches are faulty. 5. Park Brake Status
6. Instrumentation Control Unit
Park Brake (pneumatic) Fig. 10, Park Brake (pneumatic) Function
Function Fault messages may be transmitted on the J1939
and/or J1708 datalinks.
Description
NOTE: This fault also occurs when the CHM is
The Chassis Module (CHM) monitors the park brake unable to determine the switch status. This does
switch in the air management unit (AMU) and sends not necessarily mean that the park brake pres-
a J1939 message to the Bulkhead Module (BHM).
sure switch is faulty.
The BHM sends the park brake status via a J1939
message to the instrumentation control unit (ICU).
The park brake status is also broadcast over the Wake Function
J1939 datalink for other ECUs to use. The ICU alerts
the operator when the parking brake is engaged. See Subject 050 for general information on the
When the park brake is not set and the driver’s door awake state and sleep state of the Bulkhead Module
is open, the ICU will chime. See Fig. 10. Faults dis- (BHM).
covered by the BHM may be reported on the J1939
and/or J1708 datalinks and may be viewed through Wake-Up Initiation
ServiceLink.
The Bulkhead Module (BHM) wakes up the Chassis
Input and Output Conditions Module (CHM), Expansion Module (EXM), and
Switch Expansion Module (SEM) by pulling the wake
Table 21 displays the park brake system inputs to circuits from 12V down to approximately 4V. The
the BHM and how it will react to these inputs. EXM and SEM are optional.
The wake circuits remain active at 4V only as long
Fault Conditions as one or more of the inputs that initiate a wake re-
Table 22 displays how the BHM handles faults that it main active. See Fig. 11 for wake circuit connectivity
encounters in the park brake system. The reference and inputs that initiate a wake.
parameters that program the BHM determine The BHM wakes up the instrumentation control unit
whether or not a fault code is broadcast. Therefore, (ICU) by applying 12V to its wake circuit.
even if the BHM detects a fault, a fault code may not
be transmitted. If the BHM is programmed to transmit The BHM initiates other modules to wake up when
fault codes, they can be viewed through ServiceLink. one or more of the following inputs to the BHM is
active:

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• driver door open

• passenger door open (optional input)
• headlight switch on
• hazard lights switch on
• ignition switch on
The CHM initiates a wake to the BHM, which in turn
wakes all other modules when the:
• service brakes are applied.
When any of the above initiating inputs are inactive,
the wake circuits float back to approximately 12V
(except the wake circuit between the BHM and ICU).
The ICU wake circuit remains active at 12V until the
system goes to sleep.

Sleep Initiation
When the inputs that initiate a wake are inactive for
60 seconds, the BHM signals the modules to go to
sleep by sending a message via J1939. The BHM
also causes the ICU to go to sleep by removing
power from its wake circuit.
NOTE: One minute after these conditions are
met, and provided that one of the parameters in
Table 23 has not been added to the BHM, the
odometer reading should disappear. If the
odometer reading does not disappear, the elec-
trical system is not going to sleep.

Troubleshooting Quick Checks

If the ICU chimes when the door is opened, check
for an open or short to power in the wake circuit be-
tween the BHM and CHM—the BHM cannot deter-
mine the park brake status and assumes it is not set
while the door is open.
If the ICU does not display the odometer when the
door is opened, check fuse 20 and check for an
open in the BHM to ICU wake circuit.
To thoroughly check wake functionality, follow the
troubleshooting procedures in Table 24.

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One or more inputs must

be active to wake the BHM
and other modules.

Hazard lights switch = on

Passenger door = open

Headlight switch = on
Driver door = open

Ignition = on

BHM
B6.A2
B5.D

B4.H
B1.B

14F
81C

14E
C4.A

C1.2
C2.D16

C4.A

ICU CHM EXM SEM

Service brake
switch = on

Inputs that cause the

CHM to wake the BHM
and other modules.
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Fig. 11, Simplified Wake Schematic

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M2 − Wake Function APPLIES TO: View ENTER TEST MODE

TEMPLATE VER. 1.0, 6/13/06 M2 I J1939

Codes EXIT TEST MODE OFF

BHM inputs that initiate BHM wake circuits− Wake−up Initiation:

a wake: status: These are the following input conditions that will cause the entire M2 MUX system (BHM, CHM,
ICU, EXM, and SEM) to wake up:
B6.A7 Driver’s Door Status B5.D BHM to ICU Status
Switch (1) One or more of these BHM input conditions are met: Driver door = open; Passenger door =
open; Headlamp switch = on; Hazard switch = on; or Ignition switch = on
−OR−
OPEN OFF (2) The following CHM input condition is met: Service brakes = applied
B6.A6 Passenger All of the wake circuits (except the ICU) will be in "LOW−wake" mode as long as one of the wake
Door Switch Status B1.B BHM to CHM Status
inputs is active (e.g. as long as the driver’s door is open, all of the module wake circuits will be
B4.H BHM to EXM "LOW−awake" state. When no inputs that initiate a wake are active, all the wake circuit (except
B6.A2 BHM to SEM the ICU) will be in the "HIGH" state.
OPEN HIGH
The BHM wakes the ICU by applying a constant 12V to it’s wake circuit input. The status of the
BHM to ICU wake circuit will remain on until the BHM determines it is time for everything to go to
Headlamp Switch Status sleep.
Status Other module wake
circuits − status: Sleep Initiation:
ON When all the wake input conditions are inactive for 60 seconds, the BHM will send a J1939
message to all the modules (except ICU) to go into sleep mode. The BHM commands the ICU to
B6.B8 Hazard go to sleep by removing power from its wake circuit. When everything is in sleep mode, J1939
Switch Status Status C4.A CHM Status
communication will stop and all the annunciators will show "I" until a wake is initated by
activating one of the wake initiating inputs (e.g. opening the driver’s side door).
ON HIGH NOTE: The odometer reading should disappear if wake input conditions are inactive for
B6.A3 Ignition 60 seconds, provided the vehicle does not have one of the following reference parameters:
Status Status 26−01017−002, 26−01019−003, 26−01019−004, or 26−01019−005. If the odometer reading
Switch C4.A EXM
does not disappear, the electrical system is not going to sleep.

ON HIGH Testing:
Go to sleep test: Close the doors, turn off the headlights and hazard lights, turn the ignition off,
BHM inputs that initiate J1.2 SEM
Status and keep your foot off the brake pedal. All of the inputs that initiate a wake should be inactive. If
not check those circuits. After 60 seconds of inactive inputs, all of the modules should go to
a wake: sleep.
C3.G Service Brake HIGH Wake test: Starting with everything asleep, activate one of the inputs that initiates a wake (e.g.
Status
Switch open the driver’s side door). As long as the input is active, all the wake circuits should be "LOW−
Wake" and the ICU wake circuit should be ON. Deactive the input, then verify the wake circuits
RELEASED go to "HIGH" (except the ICU, which will remain ON until the BHM commands all the modules to
go to sleep). If a wake circuit does not change to "LOW−Wake" when one of the wake initiating
inputs is active, then that wake circuit is probably open. If all the wake circuits show low when all
the wake initiating inputs are inactive, this indicates there is a short to ground in one of the wake−
up lines between the BHM and one of the MUX modules.
NOTE: Not all vehicles are equipped with and EXM or SEM. Disregard annunciators for modules
not on the vehicle.

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Fig. 12, Wake Function Datalink Monitor Template

A/C Clutch Function Input/Output Conditions

Inputs to BHM Output from BHM
Ignition Switch A/C Clutch Request A/C Clutch
On/Acc On Engaged
On/Acc Off Not Engaged
Off On Not Engaged
Table 1, A/C Clutch Function Input/Output Conditions

A/C Clutch Function Fault Conditions

Description of Fault Action Taken by BHM
Status and or position of the ignition switch is in error. BHM will assume the ignition switch is on.
A/C clutch wiring is shorted. BHM may transmit a J1939 and/or a J1708 fault message.
Table 2, A/C Clutch Function Fault Conditions

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Alternator Charging Function Input/Output Conditions

Input to BHM from Alternator "I"
Output from BHM via J1939 Message to ICU Output from ICU
Terminal
14 volts Charge status of J1939 message is high. NO CHARGE light is off.
0 volts Charge status of J1939 message is low. NO CHARGE light is on.
Table 3, Alternator Charging Function Input/Output Conditions

Backup Function
Transmission Type Input to BHM BHM Conclusion
Manual transmission Backup switch is closed. Transmission is in reverse.
J1939 message from transmission indicates either:

Automatic • Current Gear = Reverse

Transmission is in reverse.
transmissions • Selected Gear = Reverse
• Gear Range = R
Table 4, Backup Function

Backup Function Input/Output Conditions Backup Function Input/Output Conditions

Inputs to BHM Output from BHM Inputs to BHM Output from BHM
Ignition Transmission Ignition Transmission
Backup Lights/Alarm* Backup Lights/Alarm*
Switch Status Switch Status
On/Acc Reverse On Off Not Reverse Off
* Via J1939 message to the CHM
On/Acc Not Reverse Off
Table 5, Backup Function Input/Output Conditions
Off Reverse Off

Backup Function Fault Conditions

Description of Fault
Ignition switch status is in error.
Backup lights/alarm wiring shorted.
Action Taken by BHM
BHM will assume the ignition switch is in the on position and may transmit a fault
message on the J1939 and/or J1708 datalinks.
BHM may transmit a J1939 and/or a J1708 fault message.
Table 6, Backup Function Fault Conditions

Backup Function Fault Conditions, Automatic Transmissions

Description of Fault Action Taken by BHM
BHM fails to receive five consecutive J1939 messages from BHM may transmit a J1939 fault message and assume the
the transmission ECU. transmission is in reverse.
Transmission ECU sends an error indicator in the J1939 BHM may transmit a J1939 fault message and assume the
message to the BHM. transmission is in reverse.
Table 7, Backup Function Fault Conditions, Automatic Transmissions

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Cigar Lighter Function Fault Conditions

Description of Fault Action Taken by BHM
Cigar lighter wiring shorted. BHM may transmit a J1939 and/or a J1708 fault message.
Table 8, Cigar Lighter Function Fault Conditions

Clutch Function Input/Output Conditions

Inputs to BHM Output from BHM
Top-of-Clutch Switch Bottom-of-Clutch Switch J1939 Clutch Switch Message
Closed Open Clutch pedal is released.
Open Closed Clutch pedal is depressed.
Open Open Clutch pedal is partially depressed.
Closed Closed Clutch pedal is released.*
* This is an error condition, see the Fault Conditions paragraph for more information.

Table 9, Clutch Function Input/Output Conditions

Clutch Function Fault Conditions

Inputs to BHM
Output from BHM
Top-of-Clutch Switch Bottom-of-Clutch Switch
Closed Closed BHM transmits a J1939 and/or a J1708 fault message.
Table 10, Clutch Function Fault Conditions

Horn (electric) Function Input/Output Conditions Accessory Power Function Input/Output Conditions
Horn Switch Electric Horn Input to BHM from Output from BHM to
Ignition Switch Accessory Power Circuits
Pressed Activate (noise)
Acc On
Released Deactivate (silent)
Off Off
Table 11, Horn (electric) Function Input/Output
Conditions On On
Start Off
Horn (electric) Function Fault Conditions Table 13, Accessory Power Function Input/Output
Conditions
Description of Fault Action Taken by BHM
Horn output shorted. BHM may transmit a J1939
and/or a J1708 fault message.
Table 12, Horn (electric) Function Fault Conditions

Accessory Power Function Fault Conditions

Description of Fault Action Taken by BHM
BHM will assume the ignition switch is on, and will transmit a fault
Ignition switch is in error.
message on the J1939 and/or J1708 datalinks.

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Accessory Power Function Fault Conditions

Description of Fault Action Taken by BHM
The accessory power output wiring is shorted. BHM may transmit a J1939 and/or a J1708 fault message.
Table 14, Accessory Power Function Fault Conditions

Ignition Power Function Input/Output Conditions

Input to the BHM from the Ignition Output from the BHM to the Ignition
Switch Power Circuits
Acc Off
Off Off
On On
Start On
Table 15, Ignition Power Function Input/Output Conditions

Ignition Power Function Fault Conditions

Description of Fault Action Taken by BHM
BHM will assume the ignition switch is on, and may transmit a fault
Ignition switch is in error.
message on the J1939 and/or J1708 datalinks.
The ignition power output wiring is shorted. BHM may transmit a J1939 and/or a J1708 fault message.
Table 16, Ignition Power Function Fault Conditions

Ignition Switch Function Input/Output Conditions

Inputs to BHM Output from BHM
Ignition Switch Accessory J1939 Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch On Circuit Ignition Switch Start Circuit
Circuit Position Message
Open Open Open Off
Closed Open Open Acc
Closed Closed Open On
Open Closed Closed Start
Open Open Closed On*
Closed Open Closed On*
Open Closed Open On*
* These are error conditions. For more information see the "Fault Conditions" paragraph under the "Ignition System, Ignition Switch Function" heading.

Table 17, Ignition Switch Function Input/Output Conditions

Ignition Switch Function Fault Conditions

Description of Fault
Ignition Switch Ignition Switch On Ignition Switch Action Taken by BHM
Accessory Circuit Circuit Start Circuit
Open Open Closed BHM transmits a J1939 and/or a J1708 fault message.

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Ignition Switch Function Fault Conditions

Description of Fault
Ignition Switch Ignition Switch On Ignition Switch Action Taken by BHM
Accessory Circuit Circuit Start Circuit
Closed Open Closed BHM transmits a J1939 and/or a J1708 fault message.
Open Closed Open BHM transmits a J1939 and/or a J1708 fault message.
Table 18, Ignition Switch Function Fault Conditions

Low Air Pressure Warning Function Input/Output Conditions

Inputs to CHM Input to BHM from CHM Output from BHM to ICU Input from ICU to BHM
J1939 Low Air Pressure J1939 Low Air Pressure
Secondary Air Primary Air J1939 Low Air Pressure
Warning Light Command Warning Light Status
Pressure Switch Pressure Switch Switch Status Message
Message Message
Open Open Open Enabled On
Open Closed Open Enabled On
Closed Open Open Enabled On
Closed Closed Closed Disabled Off
Table 19, Low Air Pressure Warning Function Input/Output Conditions

Low Air Pressure Warning Function Fault Conditions*

Description of Fault Action Taken by BHM
CHM transmits J1939 low air pressure status unavailable or BHM may transmit J1939 low air pressure warning light
in error to the BHM. status unavailable.
* This fault also occurs when the CHM is unable to determine the switch status. This does not necessarily mean that the low air pressure switches are faulty.

Table 20, Low Air Pressure Warning Function Fault Conditions

Park Brake (pneumatic) Function

Input to BHM from CHM Output from BHM to ICU
Input to CHM from Park
via J1939 Park Brake via J1939 Park Brake
Brake Pressure Switch
Status Light Status
Closed Engaged On
Open Disengaged Off
Table 21, Park Brake (pneumatic) Function

Park Brake (pneumatic) Function Fault Conditions*

Description of Fault Action Taken by BHM
CHM transmits J1939 park brake switch status unavailable BHM may transmit J1939 message park brake light status
or in error to the BHM. unavailable.
* This fault also occurs when the CHM is unable to determine the switch status. This does not necessarily mean that the park brake pressure switch is faulty.

Table 22, Park Brake (pneumatic) Function Fault Conditions

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Parameters Parameters
Parameter Parameter
Description Hours Description Hours
Part Number Part Number
26-01017-002 Switched Center Pin Power 24 26-01019-005 Exterior Lighting 16,667
26-01019-003 Exterior Lighting 16,667 Table 23, Parameters
26-01019-004 Exterior Lighting 16,667

Wake Circuits Troubleshooting Procedures

Test
Test Procedure Test Result Action
No.
1 Open the "Wake Function" Datalink Monitor template. See Yes Check the inputs that are remaining
Fig. 12. active.
Put the system into a sleep state by: For example, if the driver door switch
remains active (open) when the door
• Closing the doors. is closed, check the door switch itself
• Turning off the headlight switch. and the circuit wiring.
• Turning off the hazard lights switch. Repair as necessary.
• Turning off the ignition switch.
• Removing your foot from the brake pedal. Go to test no. 2.
Are any of the BHM and CHM initiating inputs still in an active No
state on the template (yellow)?
2 If everything works correctly after meeting the conditions in Go to test no. 6.
test no. 1, the system should go to sleep within 60 seconds.
The template indicates this when all of the annunciators show
an exclamation mark (!)*.
NOTE: If the vehicle has one of the following reference Yes
parameters, the system will remain awake for 24 hours or
longer: 26-01017-002, 26-01019-003, 26-01019-004, or 26-
01019-005.
NOTE: This troubleshooting step describes a special
circumstance that is not typical of the majority of vehicles. Go to test no. 3.

If the system is not working correctly, one or more of the

Wake Circuits in the right column of the "Wake Function"
Datalink Monitor template remains active (yellow) after 60 No
seconds.
Within 60 seconds of meeting the conditions in test no. 1, do
all of the annunciators on the template show an exclamation
mark (!)*?

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Wake Circuits Troubleshooting Procedures

Test
Test Procedure Test Result Action
No.
3 In the second column of the template under "Other Module Check the wake circuits between the
Wake Circuits–Status" is the status of all the annunciators BHM and the following modules for a
"LOW-Wake" (yellow)? short to ground:
NOTE: Disregard the annunciators for modules not on the • CHM
Yes
vehicle; these will show an exclamation mark (!)*.
• EXM
• SEM
Repair as necessary.
No Go to test no. 4.
4 If the B5.D BHM to ICU annunciator status is "ON" in the sec- The wake circuit between the BHM
ond column of the template under "BHM Wake Circuits– and ICU is shorted to power.
Status," continue with this test. If not, go to test no. 5. Yes
Repair as necessary.
Disconnect BHM connector B5.
Test for voltage on pin B5.D (harness side). Go to test no. 5.
No
Is voltage present?
5 In the second column of the template under "BHM Wake If this is the only active annunciator,
Yes
Circuits–Status," check the status of the annunciator labeled replace the BHM.
B1.B BHM to CHM Check the multiplexed modules for
ignition circuits that are shorted to
B4.H BHM to EXM power (not powering down when the
B6.A2 BHM to SEM. ignition is off). If no problem is found,
No
the system may not be going to sleep
Is the annunciator status "LOW-Wake" (yellow)? because the BHM is not sending the
J1939 go-to-sleep message. Try a
test BHM to confirm.
6 Starting with the system in the sleep state, activate one of the Go to test no. 8.
inputs that initiates a wake, such as opening the driver’s door.
Yes
If the system is functioning properly, all of the annunciators on
the template in the second column should be active (yellow)
for ECUs equipped on the vehicle as long as the input re-
mains active. For example, the door is open. Go to test no. 7.
NOTE: If the vehicle is not equipped with an SEM or EXM, it
No
is normal for the status of these annunciators to be "!"*.
Are all of the appropriate second column annunciators active?

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Wake Circuits Troubleshooting Procedures

Test
Test Procedure Test Result Action
No.
7 Which annunciator is not active? B5.D BHM to Replace the BHM.
ICU
B1.B BHM to Replace the BHM.
CHM
B4.H BHM to
EXM
B6.A2 BHM
to SEM
Any one of Check for an open in the wake circuit
the "Other between the BHM and the module
Module that is not showing active.
Wake
Circuits– If OK, check power, ground, and the
Status" for J1939 datalink to the ECU that is not
ECUs that responding.
are on the
vehicle.
8 Does the ICU wake up when the door is opened? This is Yes No problem found.
indicated by the odometer being displayed.
Check the wake circuit between the
BHM and ICU for open.
If OK, check fuse 20 and VBAT2
No power supply to BHM B4.G.
If OK, ICU may be faulty.
Repair as necessary.
* The exclamation mark (!) will show on the versions of this template released with ServiceLink version 4.0 and higher. On templates released in ServiceLink
versions prior to 4.0, if the annunciator is flashing, the flashing takes precedence over the status that it is displaying.
Table 24, Wake Circuits Troubleshooting Procedures

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