DTC U0101: Lost Communication with TCM [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Description
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The Transmission Control Module (TCM) and ECM perform 2-way communication with each other via the Controller Area Network (CAN). The TCM sends signals to the ECM concerning required engine speed, required engine torque, warning indicators in the combination meter assembly, DTCs and other data. The ECM sends signals to the TCM concerning engine speed, opening angle of the throttle valve, temperature of intake air, temperature of engine coolant, engine torque and other data. If the TCM cannot communicate with the ECM, the TCM will conclude that there is a malfunction in the CAN communication system, illuminate the MIL and store this DTC.
| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | MIL | Memory | Note |
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| U0101 | Lost Communication with TCM | All of the following conditions are met for 1.25 seconds (1 trip detection logic):
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Comes on | DTC stored | DTC for Mexico Models - Applies |