2014 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics

U0101-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH TCM

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.



Possible Causes

DTCs RELATED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE, IGNITION, OR VIN MESSAGES
CAN C BUS CIRCUITS OPEN OR SHORTED
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) POWER AND GROUND
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) DTCs PRESENT
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE

1. VERIFY DTC IS ACTIVE




NOTE: Verify the IOD fuse is installed and battery voltage is between 10 and 16 volts before proceeding.

NOTE: If present, diagnose and repair DTC U0002-CAN C BUS OFF PERFORMANCE, DTC or DTC U1502-IMPLAUSIBLE MESSAGE DATA LENGTH RECEIVED FROM TIPM before diagnosing this DTC.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read and record the ABS DTCs.
3. With the scan tool, read and record Environmental Data (EV Data).
4. With the scan tool, erase the ABS DTCs.
5. Cycle the ignition switch.
6. With the scan tool, read the ABS DTCs.


Does this DTC reset?

Yes


No


2. CHECK FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DTCs


1. With the scan tool, read all active DTCs from all CAN C Bus modules.


NOTE: Check for CAN C hardware electrical, VIN Missing/Mismatch, battery or ignition related DTCs.


Does the scan tool display any active DTCs related to the conditions listed above?

Yes


No


3. VERIFY THAT THE TCM IS ACTIVE ON THE BUS


1. With the scan tool, select ECU View.
2. Verify that the TCM is active on the bus.


Is the TCM active on the bus?

Yes


No


4. CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCs


1. With the scan tool, select Network View and select Advanced.


Is there more than one module with active DTCs “Logged Against” the TCM?

Yes


No