Pinpoint Test AK : U0140, U0422
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
The TCM and the BCM communicate over HS-CAN1.
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition TCM U0140:00 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information This DTC indicates the TCM did not receive messages from the BCM over the HS-CAN for longer than 5 seconds. TCM U0422:00 Invalid Data Received From Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information This DTC indicates the TCM is receiving messages from the BCM, but the BCM is reporting failures in key signals. Possible Sources
- Communication concern
- Battery voltage concern
- BCM
- TCM
- AK1 VERIFY THE SCAN TOOL COMMUNICATES WITH THE BODY CONTROL MODULE
- Ignition ON.
- Connect a diagnostic scan tool.
- Check that a vehicle session can be established using a diagnostic scan tool.
Can a vehicle session be established?
Yes GO to AK2 No For a BCM does not communicate with the scan tool concern, REFER to: Communications Network . - AK2 CHECK THE TCM (TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the TCM self-test.
Are any non-network TCM diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present?
Yes RESOLVE all non-network diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) first. REFER to the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart . No GO to AK3 - AK3 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the BCM self-test.
Are any non-network BCM diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) recorded?
Yes RESOLVE all non-network diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) first. REFER to: Body Control Module (BCM) . No GO to AK4 - AK4 RECHECK THE TCM (TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE) FOR DTC U0140, U0422
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear all TCM diagnostic trouble codes.
- Road test the vehicle.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the TCM self-test.
Is DTC U0140 and/or U0422 present?
Yes GO to AK5 No The concern is not present at this time. It might have been caused by high network traffic or by an intermittent fault. - AK5 CHECK FOR DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) U0140 SET IN OTHER MODULES
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the continuous memory self-test.
- Retrieve the CMDTCs from all modules.
Are diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0140 and/or U0422 set in other modules on the network?
Yes GO to AK6 No GO to AK7 - AK6 CHECK FOR CORRECT BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect and inspect all BCM connectors.
- Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
- Reconnect the BCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, program the BCM with the latest calibration. REFER to: Module Programming .
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
Yes CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, Refer to BCM GUIDED ROUTINE . No The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues. - AK7 CHECK FOR CORRECT TCM (TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect and inspect TCM C1822 and all related inline connectors.
- Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
- Reconnect TCM C1822 and all related inline connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, program the TCM with the latest calibration. REFER to: Module Programming .
- Carry out the transmission strategy download. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
Yes CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, INSTALL a new TCM. REFER to: Transmission Control Module (TCM) . CARRY OUT the transmission strategy download. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download . No The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.