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Malissa Dickerson Posted on Jul 07, 2016
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CODES U1016 & U1055 1999 S-10 2.2

BCM NOT COMMUICATING WITH PCM

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U1016
Loss of Communications with PCM
U1055
Loss of Serial Communications for Class 2 Devices
This is going to require special testing with a GM scanner, it is not a do it yourself repair. My guess is this you have a defective instrument cluster display

  • Malissa Dickerson Jul 07, 2016

    okay thanks, I have my own automotive shop and I have never run into this problem. Been doing it for over 35 years. God Bless

  • Marvin
    Marvin Jul 07, 2016

    This will take a dealer to sort out, don't start guessing, this can be a difficult issue to fix and this is my speciality.

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Malissa, I believe this may mean the the computer may have to be re calibrated. You will have to find a good tech.,( possibly dealership) with the appropriate equipment to diagnose and estimate repair.
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• The powertrain control module (PCM)
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Look's like a communication problem with the PCM & EBCM !
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
U1016
Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM)
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Diagnostic Aids
• An intermittent open between a module and a star connector may cause this DTC to set.
• A poor connection at a module or a star connector may cause this DTC to set.
• An intermittent open in a star connector may cause this DTC to set.
• An open voltage or ground circuit to a module may cause this DTC to set.
• An internal module malfunction may cause this DTC to set.


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