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No Crank Or Multiple Warning Telltales On - keywords C0242 EBCM ECM LAN P0575 P0615 P0700 P0856 P2544 stabilitrak stability starter TCM TCS U0073 U0100 U0101 U0121 U0140 VSES

Subject:No Crank Or Multiple Warning Telltales On

Models:2008 Cadillac CTS w/ Automatic Transmission



The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Some customers may comment the vehicle will not crank over and start. The diagnostic system check may reveal one or more if the DTC listed below are stored. The transmission control module (TCM) or engine control module (ECM) may not communicate with the scan tool. The cause may be unseated pins in the transmission connector.

C0242 

ECM Indicated TCS Malfunction

P0575

Cruise Control Switch Signal Circuit

P0615

Starter Relay Control Circuit

P0700

Transmission Control Module (TCM) Requested MIL Illumination

P0856

Traction Control Torque Request Circuit

P2544

Transmission Torque Request Circuit

U0073

Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus Communication

U0100

Lost Communication With ECM/PCM

U0101

Lost Communication With TCM

U0121

Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module

U0140

Lost Communication With Body Control Module

Recommendation/Instructions:

Inspect the transmission connector terminal connections. Disconnect the connector and carefully tug on each wire to ensure the pins are fully seated. A side load on the wires may cause a false positive lock. Repair the connections as necessary.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.