DTC U0101: CAN Transmit Message Failure: Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING REFERENCE CHART

Step	Action	Value(s)	Yes	No
1	Perform an On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) System Check. Is the check completed?	-	Go to Step 2	Go to ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD II) SYSTEM CHECK
2	Turn the ignition OFF. Disconnect the TCM wiring connector and ECM wiring connector. Measure the resistance between terminal A8 of the TCM wiring connector and terminal C46 of the ECM wiring connector. Measure the resistance between terminal A16 of the TCM wiring connector and terminal C63 of the ECM wiring connector. Is the resistance within the values shown?	0 Ω	Go to Step 4	Go to Step 3
3	Repair the malfunctioning terminals as necessary. Is the action complete?	-	System OK	-
4	Turn the ignition ON. Measure the voltage of terminal A8. Measure the voltage of terminal A16. Is the voltage within the values shown?	11 - 14 V	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 6
5	Repair the short to power on the terminal(s) as necessary. Is the action complete?	-	System OK	-
6	Replace the TCM. Turn the ignition OFF and turn the ignition ON. Check if U0101 DTC is set. Is The DTC set?	-	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 8
7	Replace the ECM. Is the action complete?	-	Go to Step 8	-
8	After the repair, use a scan tool "clear info" function and road test the vehicle. Review the "DTC info". Has the last test failed or is the current DTC displayed?	-	Begin diagnosis again	Repair verified exit DTC chart