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Monitor Description

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The ECM and front motor generator control ECU send and receive signals via CAN communication (ML-bus).

The following ECUs are connected to the ML-bus. 

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL DTC Output from Priority Note
U117E-87 Lost Communication with Drive Motor Control Module "A" (ch4) Missing Message All of the following conditions are met for 1 second or more (1 trip detection logic).
  • Ignition switch ON
  • Auxiliary battery voltage is 10 V or higher
  • No communication between ECM and front motor generator control ECU (ML-bus)
  • Front motor generator control ECU
  • Wire harness or connector
  • ECU power source circuit
  • ECM
  • Hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly
  • TCM
  • Rear motor generator control ECU
Comes on Engine A
  • SAE Code: U117E
  • DTC for Mexico Models: Applies