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CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN)

SERVICE TOOLS
Description Part Number Page
ECM ADAPTER TOOL................................................................... 529 036 166 ........................................... 3
FLUKE 115 MULTIMETER ............................................................ 529 035 868 ........................................... 3

GENERAL
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The CAN (Controller Area Network) protocol is an ISO standard for serial data communication.
The CAN bus is the nervous system of the iControl system and the engine management system (EMS).
It links the electronic modules (ECUs) together so that they communicate to interact as required.
Two wires connect each component and they are in constant communication with each other at a rate
of about every 10 or 20 milliseconds depending on the component. CAN lines consist of a pair of twisted
wires (WHITE/BLACK and WHITE/RED).
All modules monitor each other. If a component or system malfunction is detected, a module may gen-
erate a fault code, which it transmits through the CAN bus as a signal. The fault signal may be used for
various functions such as triggering the display of an error message in the multifunction gauge cluster,
turning on a fault indicator light, limiting or inhibiting vehicle or engine operation, or viewed using the
B.U.D.S. software for troubleshooting.

CAN BUS - HI (FUSE BOX 2)

• • • • • •
C7 C11 C9 C10 C8 C12
WH/RD

WH/RD

WH/RD

WH/RD

WH/RD

WH/RD
B-C1 2 2 2 3 1

DEPTH DIAGNOSTIC
SOUNDER CONNECTOR

ECM GAUGE iS iBR

B-C2 3 3 3 4 2
WH/BK
WH/BK
WH/BK

WH/BK

WH/BK

WH/BK

C1 C5 C3 C4 C2 C6
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CAN BUS - LOW (FUSE BOX 2)
ECM Engine Control Module
iBR Intelligent Brake and Reverse module WH/BK = WHITE/BLANK
iS Intelligent Suspension module WH/RD = WHITE/RED
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CAN BUS DIAGRAM

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TROUBLESHOOTING
DIAGNOSTIC TIPS
Check the fault codes using B.U.D.S. software as a first troubleshooting step. Refer to MONITORING
SYSTEM/FAULT CODES section.
CAN Communication Problems
The following chart gives some symptoms and behaviors relative to the CAN component in cause. The
list is not exhaustive, only the most significant items are given to help in troubleshooting.
CAN FAULTY
VEHICLE BEHAVIOR OR OBSERVATION
WIRES (NO OBSERVATION IN B.U.D.S.
IN INFORMATION CENTER
COMMUNICATION)
Engine is set to limp home mode. B.U.D.S. will not be able to communicate
Short circuit in CAN iBR gate will not move. "Locked" in neutral. with any electronic module.
wires iBR light is ON. "No vehicle detected" message will
Check engine light is ON. be displayed in B.U.D.S.
3 modules instead of 4 will be active.
Check engine light is ON.
"Cluster" tab and its data will
Information center iBR light is ON.
not be available in B.U.D.S.
(cluster) Some functions not displayed
ECM, iBR and iS will report a cluster
such as: Engine hours, iS, VTS and RPM.
CAN problem.
Engine is set to limp home mode.
3 modules instead of 4 will be active.
Check engine light is ON.
ECM tab and its data will
ECM (Engine iBR light is ON.
not be available in B.U.D.S.
Control Module) iBR gate "locked" in neutral.
iBR and iS will report an ECM CAN
Some functions not displayed such as:
problem.
Engine hours and RPM.
Engine is set to limp home mode.
iBR gate will not move. "Locked" in neutral. 3 modules instead of 4 will be active.
iBR light is ON. iBR tab and its data will
iBR (intelligent
Check engine light is ON. not be available in B.U.D.S.
Brake and Reverse)
Some functions not displayed ECM and iS will report an iBR CAN
such as: Lake water temperature, no VTS, problem.
no F, N and R indication.
iS handlebar controls have no effect.
3 modules instead of 4 will be active.
iS (intelligent No DOCK mode. Suspension will remain
iS tab and its data will not be available in
Suspension) to its last position before the CAN problem.
B.U.D.S.
iS position is not displayed.
The menu Depth Sounder
Depth sounder Indicator will not be visible. Nothing will be observable.
The Depth menu will not be available.
B.U.D.S. will not be able to communicate
Diagnostic with any electronic module.
Nothing will be observable.
connector "No vehicle detected" message will
be displayed in B.U.D.S.

NOTE: If the gauge cannot communicate with the iS module or the depth sounder during the initial power
up, the gauge will interpret this as if the vehicle is not equipped with an iS or a depth sounder. No fur-
ther test of the system occurs and no indication or fault message will be visible. If communication is
interrupted after the gauge has already detected them, then the gauge will indicate that there is a com-
munication fault.

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CAN Continuity Tests The following gives an example between the CAN
If a communication problem is present, perform LO wire and the ECM.
the appropriate continuity test relating to the com- NOTE: When working with the ECM, install the
ponent reported by, or not available in B.U.D.S. ECM ADAPTER TOOL (P/N 529 036 166) on ECM "B"
Test wire continuity between the corresponding connector.
terminal of the CAN bus bar in fuse box no. 2 and ECM FUSE BOX
the suspected component as follows. RESISTANCE
CONNECTOR TERMINAL
Remove cover from fuse box no. 2. Close to 0
B-C2 FB2-C1
(continuity)

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iS MODEL ILLUSTRATED
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EXAMPLE CHECKING ECM CAN LO WIRE

Pull out both CAN bus bars.
If continuity is good, CAN lines are functional.
If continuity is not good, check wiring, connectors
and terminals condition.
NOTE: It may be necessary to check the continu-
ity to more than one component.
Reconnect connectors and reinstall removed
parts.

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FUSE BOX #2 - iS MODEL ILLUSTRATED

1. CAN LO bus bar
2. CAN HI bus bar

Inspect bus bar condition.

Disconnect the connector from the component to
be tested. Refer to its appropriate subsection.
Use the FLUKE 115 MULTIMETER (P/N 529 035 868)
and select " ".
Refer to the CAN BUS DIAGRAM above and
read wire resistance between the each bus bar
terminal and the applicable component terminal.
Check the continuity of the WHITE/RED wire and
the continuity of the WHITE/BLACK wire.

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