Service Bulletin

Prevost
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Saint-Nicolas, Quebec, Canada

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Gear Selector Control Module (GSCM) MID

223, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC), Guide

Gear Selector Control Module (GSCM) MID 223,

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC), Guide

Contents
• “MID 223 Gear Selector Control Module”, page 2
• “Gear Selector Control Module (MID 223), Diagnostic Fault Codes (DTC)”, page 3
Information is subject to change without notice.
Illustrations are used for reference only and may differ slightly from the actual vehicle
being serviced. However, key components addressed in service information are
represented as accurately as possible.

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Service Bulletin
MID 223 Gear Selector Control Module
The manufacturer scan tool is the preferred tool for
performing diagnostic work. Contact your local dealer for
more information or visit “www.premiumtechtool.com”.
System Overview
A gear selector control module (GSCM) located under the
dash board receives operator input signals from the gear
selector that is mounted to the left of the drivers seat,
along with steering wheel mounted gear selector buttons.
The GSCM interpret these signals and communicates the
information to the transmission control module (TCM) via
the SAE J1939 data link. The GSCM also communicates
on the SAE J1587 data link for diagnostic purposes and
serve as a redundancy to the SAE J1939 data link in case
of data link failure.
The selector includes gear positions of R (reverse), N
(neutral), D (drive), and M (manual). The drive and
Limp Home Mode
Note: Limp Home Mode should only be used to get a
vehicle to a safe or secure location. It is not meant for
driving any distance.
In the event the that a transmission malfunction occurs,
"Limp Home Mode" can be activated. This mode is only
meant to get a vehicle to a safe or secure location. To
activate, press the ??????? button on the gear selector
and then select the D position on the gear selector to active
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manual are both used for selecting the forward gears in
the transmission. With the selector in the drive position
the transmission will shift as an automatic, performing
gear selections and shifting without driver input. When the
manual position is selected, the driver can use the steering
wheel selector buttons to choose gears.
In situations where the I-Shift is unintentionally left in gear
with the parking brake applied, the TCM will automatically
go to neutral when the ignition switch is turned off. This is
done to avoid the transmission getting stuck in gear due to
drive line "torque up".
"Limp Home Mode". When activated, L is displayed as the
driving mode in the instrument panel digital information
display (DID). In "Limp Home Mode", only forward gears 1,
3 and 5 are available. To selector or change a gear while
in this mode the vehicle has to be stationary. The "Limp
Home Mode", will automatically be deactivated when the
ignition is turned off.
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Gear Selector Control Module (MID 223), Diagnostic Fault Codes

(DTC)
The manufacturer scan tool is the preferred tool for
performing diagnostic work. Contact your local dealer for
more information or visit “www.premiumtechtool.com”.

The electronic control units (ECUs) on the SAE J1587 data

link communicate according to the SAE J1587 standard.
The standard has been extended with supplements (PPID,
PSID). The diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) set by the
ECUs contain information that is described by the following
abbreviations.

MID Message Identification Description: SID Subsystem Identification Description:

Identification of a control unit. Identification of a component.
PID Parameter Identification Description: PSID Proprietary Subsystem Identification
Identification of a parameter (value). Description:
Unique identification of a component.
PPID Proprietary Parameter Identification
Description: FMI Failure Mode Identifier:
Unique identification of a parameter Identification of fault types.
(value).
FMI Table

FMI Display Text SAE Text

0 Too high value Data valid, but above the normal work range
1 Too low value Data valid, but below the normal work range
2 Incorrect data Data erratic, Intermittent or incorrect
3 Electrical fault Voltage above normal or shorted high
4 Electrical fault Voltage below normal or shorted low
5 Electrical fault Current below normal or open circuit
6 Electrical fault Current above normal or grounded circuit
7 Mechanical fault Mechanical system not responding properly
8 Mechanical or electrical fault Abnormal frequency, pulse width or period
9 Communication fault Abnormal update rate
10 Mechanical or electrical fault Abnormal rate of change
11 Unknown fault Failure mode not identifiable
12 Component fault Bad intelligent device or component
13 Incorrect calibration Out of calibration
14 Unknown fault Special instructions
15 Unknown fault Reserved for future assignment by SAE Data Formal Subcommittee
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

PSID
“MID 223 PSID 9, Gear Selector, Position”, page 5
“MID 223 PSID 36, Relay Power Supply”, page 5
“MID 223 PSID 42, Signals Key”, page 6
“MID 223 PSID 200, Communication Interference, Data Link, Engine Control Module (ECM)”, page 6
“MID 223 PSID 201, Communication Interference, Data Link, Vehicle Electronic Control Unit (VECU)”, page 7
“MID 223 PSID 205, Communication Interference, Data Link, Transmission Control Module (TCM)”, page 7
“MID 223 PSID 214, No Data From Bodybuilders Module (BBM)”, page 8

SID
“MID 223 SID 231, SAE J1939 Data Link”, page 8
“MID 223 SID 237, Relay, Starter Motor”, page 8
“MID 223 SID 240, Program Memory”, page 9
“MID 223 SID 250, SAE J1587 Data Link”, page 9
“MID 223 SID 253, Calibration Memory EEPROM”, page 9

“MID 223 SID 254, Hardware Fault”, page 9

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MID 223 PSID 9, Gear Selector, Position

Type of FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible Possible Cause:
fault: Symptoms:
FMI 12
• Faulty device or • The sensor • Yellow check • Wiring harness or connectors
component signals do not lamp illuminated
correspond with
• Gear position sensor
valid value
• Some or all stalk
actions are not
working
• It is not possible
to select gear

MID 223 PSID 36, Relay Power Supply

Type of FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible Possible Cause:
fault: Symptoms:
FMI 7
• Mechanical system • The relay does • Yellow check • Relay
not responding not release lamp illuminated
properly
• Fault displayed
after ignition OFF
• Risk of battery
discharge if main
circuit breaker is
not opened when
vehicle is not used
FMI 12
• Faulty device or • 0 voltage at Pin 1 • It is not possible to • Short circuit of output to ground when
component drive the vehicle relay is active
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MID 223 PSID 42, Signals Key

Type of FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible Possible Cause:
fault: Symptoms:
FMI 2
• Data erratic, • Inconsistency • Transmission • Wiring harness or connectors
intermittent, or between hard- supplied and
incorrect wired ignition Optidriver fully
• Blown fuse
signal and ignition functional until
signal read on main circuit
network breaker is opened
• Risk of battery
discharge if main
circuit breaker
not opened when
vehicle not used
• Transmission
not supplied
and vehicle
immobilized
after main circuit
breaker has been
cycled

MID 223 PSID 200, Communication Interference, Data Link, Engine

Control Module (ECM)
Type of FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible Possible Cause:
fault: Symptoms:
FMI 9
• Abnormal update • Message missing • Downhill help • Open circuit in SAE J1939 data link
rate on SAE J1939 disabled between gear selector control module
data link from the (GSCM) and ECM
ECM
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MID 223 PSID 201, Communication Interference, Data Link, Vehicle

Electronic Control Unit (VECU)
Type of FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible Possible Cause:
fault: Symptoms:
FMI 9
• Abnormal update • Message missing • Temporary • Open circuit in SAE J1939 data link
rate on SAE J1939 manual mode between gear selector control module
data link from the disabled (GSCM) and VECU
VECU
• Downhill help
disabled
• Return to drive
disabled

MID 223 PSID 205, Communication Interference, Data Link, Transmission

Control Module (TCM)
Type of FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible Possible Cause:
fault: Symptoms:
FMI 9
• Abnormal update • Message missing • No memorization • Open circuit in SAE J1939 data link
rate on SAE J1939 during 1.5 sec of between gear selector control module
data link from the direction change (GSCM) and TCM
TCM requests when
vehicle is moving
• Temporary
manual mode
disabled
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MID 223 PSID 214, No Data From Bodybuilders Module (BBM)

Type of FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible Possible Cause:
fault: Symptoms:
FMI 9
• Abnormal update • Message missing • N/A • N/A
rate on SAE J1939
data link from the
BBM

MID 223 SID 231, SAE J1939 Data Link

Type of FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible Possible Cause:
fault: Symptoms:
FMI 2
• Data erratic, • SAE J1939 • Gear lever • Wiring harness or connectors
intermittent, or data link commands
incorrect communication slower (SAE
does not work J1587 data link)
• No memorization
during 1.5 sec of
direction change
requests when
vehicle is moving
• Temporary
manual mode
disabled
• Downhill help
disabled
• Return to drive
disabled

MID 223 SID 237, Relay, Starter Motor

Type of FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible Possible Cause:
fault: Symptoms:
FMI 3
• Voltage above • Vehicle won’t start • Yellow check • Relay
normal or shorted lamp illuminated
high
• Wiring harness or connectors
• Vehicle won’t start
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MID 223 SID 240, Program Memory

Type of FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible Possible Cause:
fault: Symptoms:
FMI 2
• Data erratic, • Fault data in • Yellow check • GSCM not programmed
intermittent, or program memory lamp illuminated
incorrect
• Program memory
• The control unit is • Gear selector
not programmed control module
(GSCM) no
function except
supply the relay
• Unable to shift out
of neutral position

MID 223 SID 250, SAE J1587 Data Link

Type of FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible Possible Cause:
fault: Symptoms:
FMI 9
• Abnormal update • The SAE J1587 • N/A • A control module is being
rate data link is not programmed
working
• Wiring harness or connectors

MID 223 SID 253, Calibration Memory EEPROM

Type of FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible Possible Cause:
fault: Symptoms:
FMI 2
• Data erratic, • Fault in main • Yellow check • The gear selector control module
intermittent, or software lamp illuminated (GSCM) is not programmed
incorrect
• Use of default • Software
values of
parameters

MID 223 SID 254, Hardware Fault

Type of FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible Possible Cause:
fault: Symptoms:
FMI 12
• Faulty device or • Internal fault in • Yellow check • Gear selector control module (GSCM)
component control unit lamp illuminated
• It is not possible to
drive the vehicle