DTC U0100: Lost Communication with ECM / PCM "A" [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure
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- CHECK ECU TERMINAL VOLTAGE (+B AND E1 TERMINALS)
- Disconnect the TCM connector.
*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to TCM) - Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- 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 - Turn the ignition switch off.
- 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
- Disconnect the TCM connector.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TCM - ECM)
- Disconnect the TCM connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- 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
- CHECK IF DTC OUTPUT RECURS
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Clear the DTCs.
Powertrain > ECT > Clear DTCs
- Replace the TCM.
HINT:
Replace the TCM with a TCM from a normally functioning vehicle of the same model.
- Start the engine.
- Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > ECT > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to DTC U0100 is output A DTCs are not output B
Result: 1
A
REPLACE ECM. Refer to COMPONENTS [12/2013 - 11/2016]
Result: 2
B
REPLACE TCM. Refer to COMPONENTS [12/2013 - 11/2016]