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

U0141-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH IPM (FCM/TIPM)



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



Possible Causes

DIAGNOSTIC CAN C BUS CIRCUITS OPEN OR SHORT
DTCS RELATED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE, IGNITION, OR VIN MESSAGES
TIPM NOT CONFIGURED CORRECTLY
TIPM POWER AND GROUND
TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)
MODULE THAT SET THIS DTC

1. VERIFY THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS ACTIVE




NOTE: Make sure the IOD fuse is installed and battery voltage is between 10 and 16 volts before proceeding.
1. With the scan tool, read active DTCs.


Is this DTC active?

Yes


No


2. CHECK FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DTCS


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


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


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

Yes


No


3. VERIFY THE TIPM IS ACTIVE ON THE BUS


1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, select Network Diagnostics.
3. Verify the TIPM is active on the bus.


Is the TIPM active on the bus?

Yes


No


4. CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCS


1. With the scan tool, select Network Diagnostics.


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

Yes


No