DTC U0101: T/M CAN timeout: Diagnosis

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STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), diagnose the CAN bus line
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).
1. Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III). Refer to "HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III) ."
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Diagnose the CAN bus line.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the CAN bus line found to be normal?
1. YES: Go to Step 2
2. NO: Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to DIAGNOSIS ).
STEP 2. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), read the TCM diagnostic trouble code
Check if DTC is stored in the TCM.

Q: Is the DTC stored?
1. YES: Troubleshoot the TCM. Refer to DTC CHART < CVT > or refer to DTC CHART < A/T >.
2. NO: Go to Step 3
STEP 3. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), read the engine control module diagnostic trouble code
Check if DTC is stored in the engine control module.

Q: Is the DTC stored?
1. YES: Go to Step 4
2. NO: Go to Step 5
STEP 4. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is stored in the ETACS-ECU.
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch from "LOCK" (OFF) position to "ON" position.
3. Check if DTC is stored.
Q: Is the DTC stored?
1. YES: Replace the TCM.
2. NO: The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction such as a poor connection or open circuit in the CAN bus lines between the TCM and the ETACS-ECU (HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
STEP 5. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is stored in the ETACS-ECU.
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch from "LOCK" (OFF) position to "ON" position.
3. Check if DTC is stored.
Q: Is the DTC stored?
1. YES: Replace the ETACS-ECU.
2. NO: The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction such as a poor connection or open circuit in the CAN bus lines between the TCM and the ETACS-ECU (HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).