Malibu Gen 7 Cluster

I have just become a parts changer:( spent hours researching with one conclusion. BAD CLUSTER.!? Replaced ICP and the re-maned one does the same thing. All displays down except for Security and MIL. Getting a U2116. Lost Comm with ICP.

Don't worry - we've all been there.

We'll need more information to help you on this one. What's the first 10 digits of the VIN?

What module(s) set that code?
Can you communicate with the instrument cluster?

lost communication with clusterU2116. on second cluster same problem. intermittent i assume bcm lost comm.

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abbottjames712 wrote: 1g1zb5ebxa

Thank you.

Key on, will pins 13 (pink) and 14 (red/white) light a test light connected to B-? Will pin 6 light a test light connected to B+?

Can your scan tool communicate directly with the Radio and Theft Deterrent Module?

i dont have a scan tool just a blue driver. diy-er. will try when weather permits #shade treemechanic

abbottjames712 wrote: i dont have a scan tool just a blue driver. diy-er. will try when weather permits #shade treemechanic

That doesn't appear to support SWCAN, which is the network the IPC is on.

what would you recommend on a budget friendly option scan tool with those capabilities.

abbottjames712 wrote: what would you recommend on a budget friendly option scan tool with those capabilities.

The Autel AP200 looks to be the cheapest option at around $60. According to the following link it'll talk to the SWCAN network on your car.

www.autel.com/vehicle-coverage/coverage2

The Obdlink MX+ is another BT dongle that'll access SWCAN but the gm software that comes with it isn't very good, and I'm not aware of any 3rd party gm software that'll work with it.

How bout the launch x431mini. Seen Ivan of pine hollow use it.

Really depends on what you want to cover...

The zurich zr-15, zr-13 with live data and graphing are helpful to an extent. However scope included options would be a snapon modis edge/ultra which you can find deals every so often on facebook marketplace, craigslist and ebay etc.

The zurich readers run just south of 200 at harbor freight, innova ones run similar in price. Snapon modis edge can vary in price on marketplace from 1000 to 2400 depending on what is sold with it. The basic kit which includes charging cable, obd2 cable, scanner and quick start guide w/cd you will see in the 1200 range. The one i got had the basic kit plus test lead kit and soft case which was 1600 with 16.4 update. Obviously the higher the update the higher the price. This kit works well for me plus with the shop connect free download from snapon site lets me view the data in a much better way than on the scanner (better detail, more pids/graphs on screen of laptop). With the bidirectional controls the scanner has along with special functions of crank variation relearn, steering angle reset, battery programming for BMW and a lot more make it worth the money. Pico scopes are also a great option however you will need the optional equipment in addition to the scope (which they have kits) to use it to max potential. The only down side to them they dont scan for codes. But it depends on what you do or want to do with the equipment.

Whoa i have opened a can of worms with the wifey{scan tool pricing}. would love j2534 pass thru.

Gds2 will cover most vehicles newer than 2007 they are a bosch unit. The newest one is mastertech2 which says it can do ford, gm, mazda, Volvo etc. But depending on year model of gm you may need a tech2 with candi module (covers 1996 to some 2008 gm vehicles). Otherwise look for a brand specific one for what your using it for.

would love this. #someday