DTC P0700 and U0073

DTC Descriptor
DTC P0700: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Requested MIL Illumination

Circuit/System Description
The transmission control module (TCM) uses the (GMLAN) to signal the engine control module (ECM) that the
TCM is requesting malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination. This happens when the TCM has determined
that a failure affecting emissions has occurred in transmission control system. When the ECM receives the a
message from the TCM, DTC P0700 will set.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The ignition is ON.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The TCM is requesting MIL illumination.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTC P0700 is a Type A DTC.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
DTC P0700 is a Type A DTC.
Diagnostic Aids
DTC P0700 can not be cleared from the ECM until the related TCM codes have been cleared.
Reference Information
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle to correct any transmission DTCs

DTC Descriptors
DTC U0073: Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus Communication
DTC U2100: Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus Communication

Circuit Description
The GMLAN serial data circuits are controller area network (CAN) high and/or low speed serial data buses
used to communicate information between the control modules. Typical data transmission speeds must be high
enough to ensure that a required real-time response is maintained. There are two different types of GMLAN
serial data circuits, the High speed 2-wire circuit and Low speed single wire circuit. The GMLAN serial data
circuits also communicate directly to the data link connector (DLC). Messages are interpreted by the externally
connected CANdi module which acts as a transceiver for the scan tool.
Modules connected to the GMLAN serial data circuits monitor communications during normal vehicle
operation, where operation information is exchanged among the modules. All the modules on the GMLAN
networks, maintain a transmit error counter (TEC) and a receive error counter (REC). The counter values
increase with detected errors and will decrease with error-free messages.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Supply voltage to the modules are in the normal operating range.
The vehicle is in the RUN power mode.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The module setting the DTC has attempted to establish communications on the GMLAN circuits for more than
7 times.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The module suspends all message transmission.
The module uses default values for all parameters received on the serial data circuits.
The module inhibits the setting of all other communication DTCs.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.
A history DTC clears when the module ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold,
without a repeat of the malfunction.
Diagnostic Aids
This DTC cannot be retrieved with a current status. Diagnosis of a current DTC is accomplished via Scan Tool
Does Not Communicate with High Speed GMLAN Device . Refer to Data Link References for the correct
procedure for the specific module(s) and the busses they use to communicate.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Data Communication Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Data Link Communications Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Circuit Testing
Connector Repairs
Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
Wiring Repairs
Scan Tool References
Control Module References for scan tool information

DTC DTC Descriptor
U0073 00 Control Module Communication Bus A Off
U0073 71 ECU HS Bus Off
U0073 72 ECU LS Bus Off

GM LAN Operation:
High Speed GMLAN Circuit Description
The data link connector (DLC) allows a scan tool to communicate with the high speed GMLAN serial data
circuit. The serial data is transmitted on 2 twisted wires that allow speed up to 500 Kbps. The twisted pair is
terminated with two 120 ohms resistors, one is internal to the engine control module (ECM) and the other is
internal to the body control module (BCM). The resistors are used to reduce noise on the high speed GMLAN
bus during normal vehicle operation. The high speed GMLAN is a differential bus. The high speed GMLAN
serial data bus (+) and high speed GMLAN serial data (-) are driven to opposite extremes from a rest or idle
level. The idle level which is approximately 2.5 volts is considered a recessive transmitted data and is
interpreted as a logic 1. Driving the lines to their extremes adds 1 volt to high speed GMLAN serial data bus (+)
and subtracts 1 volt from high speed GMLAN serial data bus (-) wire. This dominant state is interpreted as a
logic 0. GMLAN network management supports selective start up and is based on virtual networks. A virtual
network is a collection of signals started in response to a vehicle event. The starting of a virtual network
signifies that a particular aspect of the vehicle functionality has been requested. A virtual network is supported
by virtual devices which represents a collection of signals owned by a single physical device. So, any physical
device can have one or more virtual devices. The signal supervision is the process of determining whether an
expected signal is being received or not. Fail softing is the ability to substitute a signal with a default value or a
default algorithm, in the absence of a valid signal. Some messages are also interpreted as a "heartbeat" of a
virtual device. If such a signal is lost, the application will set a no communication code against the respective
virtual device. This code is mapped on the Tech 2 screen as a code against the physical device. Note that a loss
of serial data DTC does not normally represent a failure of the module that set it.
The interaction between high speed GMLAN and class 2 is assured by BCM, which is the gateway. Any
message from the class 2 modules to the high speed GMLAN modules is translated by BCM without carrying
the original transmitter ID. Therefore the GMLAN modules consider the BCM as being the originator of all
class 2 messages that they receive. The GMLAN serial data communications circuit on this vehicle is in a linear
topology. The following modules are connected to the link, in order from DLC to the end of the linear
configuration:
The body control module (BCM)
The communication interface module (OnStar)
The electronic suspension control (ESC) module
The transmission control module (TCM)
The electronic brake control module (EBCM)
The engine control module (ECM)

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