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DTC P176A-87: Lost Communication with Fail Safe Signal (Gear Shift Control Module "A") Missing Message [11/2021 - ]: Description

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The shift control ECU sends SBFS (fail-safe) signals to the hybrid vehicle control ECU

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Warning Indicate
P176A-87 Lost Communication with Fail Safe Signal (Gear Shift Control Module "A") Missing Message The SBFS (fail-safe) signals sent from the shift control ECU cannot be received by the hybrid vehicle control ECU continuously for 2 seconds or more.
(1 trip detection logic)
  • Transmission Floor Shift Assembly (shift control ECU)
  • Hybrid vehicle control ECU
  • Wire harness or connector
Does not come on Master Warning:
Comes on