Troubleshooting Diagnostic Codes Using Abbreviated
POSSIBLE CAUSE CID 0436 Torque Converter Oil Pressure Sensor
B. A251-BK (Ground) 4 Failed VIMS main module.
FMI-09 Abnormal update. Indicates that data link communication with the ECM has been broken for more than 5 seconds.
1. No VIMS operations will work. 2. Main module cannot communicate
with other ECM’s.
3. Main module appears to work
normally now.
1. Wrong or corrupt source or configuration
software.
2. Check for open/shorts in the CAT data
link circuits.
3. Intermittant loss of power or ground A. 170-YL (+Battery)
B. A251-BK (Ground) 4. Failed VIMS main module.
(Table 27, contd)
VIMS DETECTED FAILURES CID/FMI FAILURE DESCRIPTION RESULT OF FAILURE (during normal
operation)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
FMI-11 Failure mode not identifiable. One or all of listed Events will display for 35 seconds:
1. General actuator configuration error. 2. Pseudo channel configuration error. 3. Resettable cumulative configuration
error.
4. Cumulative configuration error. 5. Conditions configuration error.
1. Wrong or corrupted source or
configuration software.
2. Failed main module.
FMI-12 Bad device or component. 1. VIMS erased all stored data because
of unusual conditions relating to the electrical system.
2. Event is active at key on for 35
seconds. Main module responds but does not have all necessary parameters.
1. Low or erratically low system voltage. 2. Wrong or corrupt source or configuration
software.
3. Intermittent power or ground to the main
module.
4. Check for open/shorts in the CAT data
link circuits.
5. Failed VIMS main module. CID 0801 VIMS Interface Module No. 1
FMI-02 Data erratic, intermittent or incorrect. ECM has dropped off the CAT data link 10 times in 10 minutes. Event is active until communication is reliable for more than 10 minutes.
1. Intermittent operation for all
parameters related to interface module No. 1.
2. All parameters for interface module
No.1 appear to function normally now.
1. Verify that harness code contacts 37,
38 and 39 on interface module No. 1 are grounded (201-BK).
2. Verify that harness code contact 40 on
interface module No.1 is open.
3. Check the CAT data link circuit for
opens/shorts.
4. Check for intermittent power and/or
ground connection to interface module No. 1.
5. Wrong software in one or more ECM’s
on the CAT data link.
6. Wrong or corrupted VIMS configuration. 7. Failed interface module No. 1.
FMI-09 Abnormal update. Indicates that data link communication with the ECM has been broken for more than 5 seconds.
1. No VIMS operation related to
interface module No.1 will work.
2. Main module cannot communicate
with interface module No. 1.
3. Interface module No. 1 appears to
work normally now.
1. Verify that harness code contacts 37,
38 and 39 on interface module No.1 are grounded.
2. Check for opens/shorts in the CAT data
link circuits.
3. Intermittent power and/or ground
connection to interface module No. 1.
4. Failed interface module No. 1.
FMI-11 Failure mode not identifiable. 1. VIMS is having trouble communicating
with the interface module No.1 over the CAT data link.
2. Unexplained events may be logged
against interface module No.1.
3. VIMS may not appear to be online or
show activity on display modules.
4. No malfunction is apparent.
1. Wrong software in one or more ECM’s
on the CAT data link.
2. Check for opens/shorts in the CAT data
link circuits.
3. Loss of power and/or ground to interface
module No.1.
4. Wrong or corrupt source or configuration
software.
5. Failed interface module No. 1.
(Table 27, contd)
VIMS DETECTED FAILURES CID/FMI FAILURE DESCRIPTION RESULT OF FAILURE (during normal
operation)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
FMI-12 Bad device or component. 1. No VIMS operation related to
interface module No.1 will work.
2. Main module cannot communicate
with interface module No.1.
3. ECM responds but not to all required
parameters.
4. Interface module No. 1 appears to
work normally now.
1. Wrong VIMS configuration.
2. Check for opens/shorts in the CAT data
link circuirts.
3. Loss of power and/or ground to interface
module No.1.
4. Failed interface module No. 1 or part
number is not compatible with main module and or class of on board software.
5. Wrong or corrupted configuration
software.
CID 0802 VIMS Interface Module No. 2
FMI-02 Data erratic, intermittent or incorrect. ECM has dropped off the CAT data link 10 times in 10 minutes. Event is active until communication is reliable for more than 10 minutes.
1. Intermittent operation for all
parameters related to interface module No. 2.
2. All parameters for interface module
No. 2 appear to function normally now.
1. Verify that harness code contacts 38,
39 and 40 on interface module No. 2 are grounded (201-BK).
2. Verify that harness code contact 37 on
interface module No. 2 is open.
3. Check the CAT data link circuit for
opens/shorts.
4. Check for intermittent power and/or
ground connection to interface module No. 2.
5. Wrong software in one or more ECM’s
on the CAT data link.
6. Wrong or corrupted VIMS configuration. 7. Failed interface module No. 2.
FMI-09 Abnormal update. Indicates that data link communication with the ECM has been broken for more than 5 seconds.
1. No VIMS operation related to
interface module No. 2 will work.
2. Main module cannot communicate
with interface module No. 2.
3. Interface module No. 2 appears to
work normally now.
1. Verify that harness code contacts 38,
39 and 40 on interface module No. 2 are grounded.
2. Check for opens/shorts in the CAT data
link circuits.
3. Intermittent power and/or ground
connection to interface module No. 2.
4. Failed interface module No. 2.
FMI-11 Failure mode not identifiable. 1. VIMS is having trouble communicating
with the interface module No. 2 over the CAT data link.
2. Unexplained events may be logged
against interface module No. 2.
3. VIMS may not appear to be online or
show activity on display modules.
4. No malfunction is apparent.
1. Wrong software in one or more ECM’s
on the CAT data link.
2. Check for opens/shorts in the CAT data
link circuits.
3. Loss of power and/or ground to interface
module No. 2.
4. Wrong or corrupt source or configuration
software.
5. Failed interface module No.2.
FMI-12 Bad device or component. 1. No VIMS operation related to
interface module No. 2 will work.
2. Main module cannot communicate
with interface module No. 2.
3. ECM responds but not to all required
parameters.
4. Interface module No. 2 appears to
work normally now.
1. Wrong VIMS configuration.
2. Check for opens/shorts in the CAT data
link circuirts.
3. Loss of power and/or ground to interface
module No. 2.
4. Failed interface module No. 2 or part
number is not compatible with main module and or class of on board software.
5. Wrong or corrupt configuration software. CID 0803 VIMS Interface Module No.3
(Table 27, contd)
VIMS DETECTED FAILURES CID/FMI FAILURE DESCRIPTION RESULT OF FAILURE (during normal
operation)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
FMI-02 Data erratic, intermittent or incorrect. ECM has dropped off the CAT data link 10 times in 10 minutes. Event is active until communication is reliable for more than 10 minutes.
1. Intermittent operation for all
parameters related to interface module No. 3.
2. All parameters for interface module
No. 3 appear to function normally now.
1. Verify that harness code contacts 37,
39 and 40 on interface module No. 3 are grounded (201-BK).
2. Verify that harness code contact 38 on
interface module No. 3 is open.
3. Check the CAT data link circuit for
opens/shorts.
4. Check for intermittent power and/or
ground connection to interface module No. 3.
5. Wrong software in one or more ECM’s
on the CAT data link.
6. Wrong or corrupted VIMS configuration. 7. Failed interface module No. 3.
FMI-09 Abnormal update. Indicates that data link communication with the ECM has been broken for more than 5 seconds.
1. No VIMS operation related to
interface module No. 3 will work.
2. Main module cannot communicate
with interface module No. 3.
3. Interface module No. 3 appears to
work normally now.
1. Verify that harness code contacts 37, 39
and 40 are grounded.
2. Check for opens/shorts in the CAT data
link circuits.
3. Intermittent power and/or ground
connection to interface module No. 3.
4. Failed interface module No. 3.
FMI-11 Failure mode not identifiable. 1. VIMS is having trouble communicating
with the interface module No. 3 over the CAT data link.
2. Unexplained events may be logged
against interface module No. 3.
3. VIMS may not appear to be online or
show activity on display modules.
4. No malfunction is apparent.
1. Wrong software in one or more ECM’s
on the CAT data link.
2. Check for opens/shorts in the CAT data
link circuits.
3. Loss of power and/or ground to interface
module No. 3.
4. Wrong or corrupt source or configuration
software.
5. Failed interface module No. 3.
FMI-12 Bad device or component. 1. No VIMS operation related to
interface module No. 3 will work.
2. Main module cannot communicate
with interface module No. 3.
3. ECM responds but not to all required
parameters.
4. Interface module No. 3 appears to
work normally now.
1. Wrong VIMS configuration.
2. Check for opens/shorts in the CAT data
link circuirts.
3. Loss of power and/or ground to interface
module No. 3.
4. Failed interface module No. 3 or part
number is not compatible with main module and or class of on board software.
5. Wrong or corrupt configuration software. CID 0809 Speedometer/Tachometer No. 1
FMI-02 Data erratic, intermittent or incorrect. ECM has dropped off the Display data link 10 times in 10 minutes. Event is active until communication is reliable for more than ten minutes.
1. Tachometer, speedometer or actual
gear indicator does not work during operation or self-test.
2. Tachometer, speedometer or actual
gear indicator may be erratic during operation or self-test.
3. Tachometer, speedometer and actual
gear indicator appear to work normally now. Note: Backlighting is not part of this procedure.
1. Harness/connector open/short in one or
more of the following circuits:
A. E707-GN (9V Power). B. E708-PK (Clock). C. C413-YL (Data). D. C414-BU (Load).
2. Wire E972-BU (Ground) is open or
intermittent.
3. Failed Tachometer/speedometer module. 4. Failed main module.
(Table 27, contd)
VIMS DETECTED FAILURES CID/FMI FAILURE DESCRIPTION RESULT OF FAILURE (during normal
operation)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
FMI-12 Bad device or component. 1. Tachometer, speedometer or actual
gear indicator does not work during operation or self-test.
2. Tachometer, speedometer or actual
gear indicator may be erratic during operation or self-test.
3. Tachometer, speedometer and actual
gear indicator appear to work normally now. Note: Backlighting is not part of this procedure.
1. Module connector is not connected to
dash harness.
2. Harness/connector open/short in one or
more of the following circuits:
A. E707-GN (9V Power). B. E708-PK (Clock). C. C413-YL (Data). D. C414-BU (Load).
3. Wire E972-BU is open or intermittent. 4. Failed Speedometer/tachometer module. 5. Wrong or corrupted source or
configuration software.
6. Failed main module. CID 0810 Speedometer/Tachometer No. 2
FMI-02 Data erratic, intermittent or incorrect. ECM has dropped off the Display data link 10 times in 10 minutes. Event is active until communication is reliable for more than ten minutes.
1. Tachometer, speedometer or actual
gear indicator does not work during operation or self-test.
2. Tachometer, speedometer or actual
gear indicator may be erratic during operation or self-test.
3. Tachometer, speedometer and actual
gear indicator appear to work normally now. Note: Backlighting is not part of this procedure.
1. Harness/connector open/short in one or
more of the following circuits:
A. E707-GN (9V Power). B. E708-PK (Clock). C. C413-YL (Data). D. C414-BU (Load).
2. Wire E972-BU (Ground) is open or
intermittent.
3. Failed speedometer/tachometer module. 4. Failed main module.
FMI-12 Bad device or component. 1. Tachometer, speedometer or actual
gear indicator does not work during operation or self-test.
2. Tachometer, speedometer or actual
gear indicator may be erratic during operation or self-test.
3. Tachometer, speedometer and actual
gear indicator appear to work normally now. Note: Backlighting is not part of this procedure.
1. Module connector is not connected to
dash harness.
2. Harness/connector open/short in one or
more of the following circuits:
A. E707-GN (9V Power). B. E708-PK (Clock). C. C413-YL (Data). D. C414-BU (Load).
3. Wire E972-BU (Ground) is open or
intermittent.
4. Failed Speedometer/tachometer module. 5. Wrong or corrupted source or
configuration software.
6. Failed main module. CID 0811 Gauge Cluster No. 1
FMI-02 Data erratic, intermittent or incorrect. ECM has dropped off the Display data link 10 times in 10 minutes. Event is active until communication is reliable for more than ten minutes.
1. One or more gauges do not work
during operation or self-test.
2. One or more gauges are erratic
during self-test or during operation.
3. All gauges may appear to work
normally now. Note: Backlighting is not part of this procedure.
1. Harness/connector open/short in one or
more of the following circuits:
A. E707-GN (9V Power). B. E708-PK (Clock). C. C413-YL (Data). D. C414-BU (Load).
2. Wire E972-BU (Ground) is open or
intermittent.
3. Failed gauge cluster module. 4. Wrong or corrupted source or
configuration software.
5. Failed main module.
(Table 27, contd)
VIMS DETECTED FAILURES CID/FMI FAILURE DESCRIPTION RESULT OF FAILURE (during normal
operation)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
FMI-12 Bad device or component. 1. One or more gauges do not work
during operation or self-test.
2. One or more gauges are erratic
during self-test or during operation.
3. All gauges may appear to work
normally now. Note: Backlighting is not part of this procedure.
1. Module connector is not connected to
dash harness.
2. Harness/connector open/short in one or
more of the following circuits:
A. E707-GN (9V Power). B. E708-PK (Clock). C. C413-YL (Data). D. C414-BU (Load).
3. Wire E972-BU (Ground) is open or
intermittent.
4. Failed gauge cluster module. 5. Wrong or corrupted source or
configuration software.
6. Failed main module. CID 0812 Gauge Cluster No. 2
FMI-02 Data erratic, intermittent or incorrect. ECM has dropped off the Display data link 10 times in 10 minutes. Event is active until communication is reliable for more than ten minutes.
1. One or more gauges do not work
during operation or self-test.
2. One or more gauges are erratic
during self-test or during operation.
3. All gauges may appear to work
normally now. Note: Backlighting is not part of this procedure.
1. Harness/connector open/short in one or
more of the following circuits:
A. E707-GN (9V Power). B. E708-PK (Clock). C. C413-YL (Data). D. C414-BU (Load).
2. Wire E972-BU (Ground) is open or
intermittent.
3. Failed gauge cluster module. 4. Wrong or corrupted source or
configuration software.
5. Failed main module.
FMI-12 Bad device or component. 1. One or more gauges do not work
during operation or self-test.
2. One or more gauges are erratic
during self-test or during operation.
3. All gauges may appear to work
normally now. Note: Backlighting is not part of this procedure.
1. Module connector is not connected to
dash harness.
2. Harness/connector open/short in one or
more of the following circuits:
A. E707-GN (9V Power). B. E708-PK (Clock). C. C413-YL (Data). D. C414-BU (Load).
3. Wire E972-BU (Ground) is open or
intermittent.
4. Failed gauge cluster module. 5. Wrong or corrupted source or
configuration software.
6. Failed main module. CID 0813 Gauge Cluster No. 3
FMI-02 Data erratic, intermittent or incorrect. ECM has dropped off the Display data link 10 times in 10 minutes. Event is active until communication is reliable for more than ten minutes.
1. One or more gauges do not work
during operation or self-test.
2. One or more gauges are erratic
during self-test or during operation.
3. All gauges may appear to work
normally now. Note: Backlighting is not part of this procedure.
1. Harness/connector open/short in one or
more of the following circuits:
A. E707-GN (9V Power). B. E708-PK (Clock). C. C413-YL (Data). D. C414-BU (Load).
2. Wire E972-BU (Ground) is open or
intermittent.
3. Failed gauge cluster module. 4. Wrong or corrupted source or
configuration software.
5. Failed main module.
(Table 27, contd)
VIMS DETECTED FAILURES CID/FMI FAILURE DESCRIPTION RESULT OF FAILURE (during normal
operation)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
FMI-12 Bad device or component. 1. One or more gauges do not work
during operation or self-test.
2. One or more gauges are erratic
during self-test or during operation.
3. All gauges may appear to work
normally now. Note: Backlighting is not part of this procedure.
1. Module connector is not connected to
dash harness.
2. Harness/connector open/short in one or
more of the following circuits:
A. E707-GN (9V Power). B. E708-PK (Clock). C. C413-YL (Data). D. C414-BU (Load).
3. Wire E972-BU (Ground) is open or
intermittent.
4. Failed gauge cluster module. 5. Wrong or corrupted source or
configuration software.
6. Failed main module. CID 0814 Gauge Cluster No. 4
FMI-02 Data erratic, intermittent or incorrect. ECM has dropped off the Display data link 10 times in 10 minutes. Event is active until communication is reliable for more than ten minutes.
1. One or more gauges do not work
during operation or self-test.
2. One or more gauges are erratic
during self-test or during operation.
3. All gauges may appear to work
normally now. Note: Backlighting is not part of this procedure.
1. Harness/connector open/short in one or
more of the following circuits:
A. E707-GN (9V Power). B. E708-PK (Clock). C. C413-YL (Data). D. C414-BU (Load).
2. Wire E972-BU (Ground) is open or
intermittent.
3. Failed gauge cluster module. 4. Wrong or corrupted source or
configuration software.
5. Failed main module.
FMI-12 Bad device or component. 1. One or more gauges do not work
during operation or self-test.
2. One or more gauges are erratic
during self-test or during operation.
3. All gauges may appear to work
normally now. Note: Backlighting is not part of this procedure.
1. Module connector is not connected to
dash harness.
2. Harness/connector open/short in one or
more of the following circuits:
A. E707-GN (9V Power). B. E708-PK (Clock). C. C413-YL (Data). D. C414-BU (Load).
3. Wire E972-BU (Ground) is open or
intermittent.
4. Failed gauge cluster module. 5. Wrong or corrupted source or
configuration software.
6. Failed main module. CID 0815 Message Center No. 1
FMI-02 Data erratic, intermittent or incorrect. ECM has dropped off the Display data link 10 times in 10 minutes. Event is active until communication is reliable for more than ten minutes.
1. Any part of message center module
does not work during operation or self-test.
2. Any part of message center module
is erratic during operation or self-test.
3. All parts of message center module
may appear to work normally now. Note: Backlighting is not part of this procedure.
1. Harness/connector open/short in one or
more of the following circuits:
A. E707-GN (9V Power). B. E708-PK (Clock). C. C413-YL (Data). D. C414-BU (Load).
2. Wire E972-BU (Ground) is open or
intermittent.
3. Failed message center module. 4. Wrong or corrupted source or
configuration software.
5. Failed main module.
(Table 27, contd)
VIMS DETECTED FAILURES CID/FMI FAILURE DESCRIPTION RESULT OF FAILURE (during normal
operation)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
FMI-12 Bad device or component. 1. Any part of message center module
does not work during operation or self-test.
2. Any part of message center module
is erratic during operation or self-test.
3. All parts of message center module
may appear to work normally now. Note: Backlighting is not part of this procedure.
1. Module connector is not connected to
dash harness.
2. Harness/connector open/short in one or
more of the following circuits:
A. E707-GN (9V Power). B. E708-PK (Clock). C. C413-YL (Data). D. C414-BU (Load).
3. Wire E972-BU (Ground) is open or
intermittent.
4. Failed message center module. 5. Wrong or corrupted source or
configuration software.
6. Failed main module. CID 0816 Message Center No. 2
FMI-02 Data erratic, intermittent or incorrect. ECM has dropped off the Display data link 10 times in 10 minutes. Event is active until communication is reliable for more than ten minutes.
1. Any part of message center module
does not work during operation or self-test.
2. Any part of message center module
is erratic during operation or self-test.
3. All parts of message center module
may appear to work normally now. Note: Backlighting is not part of this procedure.
1. Harness/connector open/short in one or
more of the following circuits:
A. E707-GN (9V Power). B. E708-PK (Clock). C. C413-YL (Data). D. C414-BU (Load).
2. Wire E972-BU (Ground) is open or
intermittent.
3. Failed message center module. 4. Wrong or corrupted source or
configuration software.
5. Failed main module.
FMI-12 Bad device or component. 1. Any part of message center module
does not work during operation or self-test.
2. Any part of message center module
is erratic during operation or self-test.
3. All parts of message center module
may appear to work normally now. Note: Backlighting is not part of this procedure.
1. Module connector is not connected to
dash harness.
2. Harness/connector open/short in one or