Classification: Reference: Date:

EL10-017 NTB10-066 May 7, 2010

CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS &

GUIDELINES

APPLIED VEHICLES: All 2005–2010 Nissan vehicles

SERVICE INFORMATION

Related to communication codes U1000, U1001, U1002, U1010:

• Always diagnose the communication codes first.

• When a module reports a U1000 code, it is typically operating normally;

however, there is a communication error external to that module on the CAN
network.

• U1000 indicates an error. V-CAN diagram or CAN Diag Support Monitor

provides data to determine the location of the error.

Step 1

Complete the CAN diagnosis with CONSULT-III (C-III).

• Open ASIST first and then open C-III using

the Consult Utilities icon. This step will help
identify the CAN type on many vehicles
using the SIS function.

• Ensure the correct CAN type is selected. Selecting the incorrect CAN type
will lead to mis-diagnosis.

Step 2

View the V-CAN screen (shown on page 3) or print all CAN Diag Support Monitors
(shown on page 4).

• The V-CAN diagram screen is a snap shot only. It must be refreshed after
any changes.

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Step 3

Read the V-CAN diagram using the key provided OR reference the appropriate
Electronic Service Manual (ESM) to analyze the CAN Diag Support Monitor data.
Determine the incident according to the display.

Step 4

If V-CAN diagnosis is not available or inconclusive, refer to the basic CAN diagnostic
guidelines shown on pages 5-12. These represent electrical values of the CAN system
measured at the Data Link Connector or connectors at non-termination units.

To properly perform these basic checks:

• The battery should be disconnected for resistance checks.

• The ignition should be off.

Tips if a control module is the suspected root cause:

• Improper module configuration or incorrect part numbers may set CAN

DTCs.

• Low battery voltage may set CAN DTCs.

• Always confirm the power, ground, and CAN resistance at a suspect

module before replacing the module. Resistance should be close to 60
ohms at the module (measured with the battery disconnected). The
resistance at terminating modules should be close to 120 ohms. Examples
of terminating modules include IPDM, ECM, or BCM. Reference the
appropriate ESM to determine the terminating modules.

DEFINITION OF CAN CODES

U1000 is related to missing CAN communications on the network.

U1001 is for Engine Control Module (ECM) and is related to missing CAN
communications on the network.

U1002 is related to missing CAN communications on the network but has a tighter
spec than U1000.

U1010 - Module has internal errors.

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 V-CAN Diagram Screen
Step 3 Illustration

Snap shot
only, refresh
here often

TCM

Red = Current Communication Error

Orange = Past or Intermittent Communication Error
Black = Not diagnosed
Green = Normal Operation
Pink = Module error
Note: If module is highlighted in pink when other modules or segments are highlighted in red or
orange, perform diagnosis on other modules, erase DTCs, and run Auto CAN diagnosis with
CONSULT-III again. If module is still highlighted in pink, replace module.

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CAN Diag Support Monitor
Step 3 Illustration

Print Example

NOTE:
These prints are needed for ESM
CAN Diagnosis or if the V-CAN
diagram diagnosis is not available.

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 Battery is Possibly
Connected - disconnect and
recheck resistance

120Ω 120Ω

#14 CAN Low #14 CAN 2* Low

>1 KΩ
Data Link
Connector

#13 CAN 2* High

#6 CAN High
* Certain models are equipped
with 2 CAN systems

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 Normal Resistance –
CAN Harness

120Ω 120Ω
If measured with
terminating module
disconnected,
Resistance = 120 Ω
60 Ω #14 CAN Low

Data Link
Connector

#6 CAN High
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 Normal Resistance –
CAN High to Ground

120Ω 120Ω
120Ω

#14 CAN Low

1K Ω -OL
Data Link
Connector

Notes:
• OL= Open Circuit #6 CAN High
• Expect OL if battery negative cable is connected
• Expect 1.0KΩ – 1.2KΩ if battery negative cable is disconnected
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 Normal Resistance –
CAN Low to Ground

120Ω 120Ω

#14 CAN Low

1K Ω -OL
Data Link
Connector

Notes:
• OL= Open Circuit #6 CAN High
• Expect OL if battery negative cable is connected
• Expect 1.0KΩ – 1.2KΩ if battery negative cable is disconnected
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 Open CAN Harness

120Ω 120Ω

#14 CAN Low

120 Ω
Data Link
Connector

#6 CAN High
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 Short – CAN High to
CAN Low

120Ω 120Ω

#14 CAN Low

<1 Ω
Data Link
Connector

#6 CAN High

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 Normal Voltage –
CAN High

120Ω 120Ω

2.5-3.5 V #14 CAN Low

Data Link
Connector

#6 CAN High

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 Normal Voltage –
CAN Low

120Ω 120Ω

1.5-2.5 V #14 CAN Low

Data Link
Connector

#6 CAN High

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