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DTC U0100: Lost Communication with ECM / PCM "A" [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK ECU TERMINAL VOLTAGE (+B AND E1 TERMINALS) 
    1. Disconnect the TCM connector.
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      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to TCM)
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C3-18 (+B) - C3-8 (E1) Ignition switch ON 9 to 14 V
    4. Turn the ignition switch off.
    5. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C3-8 (E1) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TCM - ECM) 
    1. Disconnect the TCM connector.
    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C3-6 (CAN+) - C1-31 (CAN+) Always Below 1 Ω
      C3-7 (CAN-) - C1-1 (CAN-) Always Below 1 Ω
      C3-6 (CAN+) or C1-31 (CAN+) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      C3-7 (CAN-) or C1-1 (CAN-) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK IF DTC OUTPUT RECURS 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > ECT > Clear DTCs 

    3. Replace the TCM.

      HINT: 

      Replace the TCM with a TCM from a normally functioning vehicle of the same model.

    4. Start the engine.
    5. Read the DTCs.

      Powertrain > ECT > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC U0100 is output A
      DTCs are not output B

    Result:  1

    REPLACE ECM. Refer to  COMPONENTS [12/2013 - 11/2016] 

    Result:  2

    REPLACE TCM. Refer to  COMPONENTS [12/2013 - 11/2016]