U0101-Lost Communication with Transmission Control Module (TCM)

When monitored U0101 Code

• With the ignition on.
• Battery voltage between 10 and 16 volts.
• Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or Body Control Module (BCM) is configured correctly.

Set condition:

• Bus messages not received from the Transmission Control Module (TCM) for approximately two to five seconds.

Possible causes:

• CAN C Bus (+) circuit shorted to voltage.
• CAN C Bus (-) circuit shorted to ground.
• DTC related to battery voltage, ignition, or VIN messages.
• TIPM/BCM not configured correctly.
• TCM power and ground.
• Transmission Control Module (TCM).
• Module that set this DTC.

Diagnose U0101-Lost Communication with Transmission Control Module (TCM)

Step 1. Verify the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is active

Make sure the IOD fuse is installed and battery voltage is between 10 and 16 volts before proceeding.

With the scan tool, read active DTC.

Is this DTC active ?

Yes, go to step 2.

No, refer to Sitemap/Labels-Non DTC diagnostic (Communication) and perform the Stored Lost Communication.

Step 2. Check for any of the following active DTC

With the scan tool, read all DTC from all modules. Check for TIPM/BCM configured, CAN C hardware electrical, VIN Missing/Mismatch, battery or ignition related DTC.

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

Yes, go to and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.

No, go to step 3.

Step 3. Verify the TCM is active on the Bus

Turn the ignition on, with the scan tool, view all modules, verify the TCM is acttive on the Bus.

Is the TCM active on the Bus ?

Yes, go to step 4.

No, refer to Sitemap/Labels-Non DTC diagnostic (Communication) and perform the appropriate No Response From TCM.

Step 4. Check for additional communication related DTC

With the scan tool, view all modules.

Is there more than one module with active DTC ''Logged Against'' the TCM ?

Yes, replace/update the TCM.

No, go to step 5.

Step 5. Clear DTC in module setting fault

With the scan tool, select the module setting the DTC against the TCM, clear active DTC.

Is this DTC still active ?

Yes, repalce/update the module that set this DTC. Perform the appropriate verification test for the module being replaced. If there is no verification test for the associated module perform the Body Verifiaction Test.

No, go to step 6.

Step 6. Cycle ignition

Cycle the ignition from RUN to OFF three times ending with the key in the RUN position.

Does this DTC become active ?

Yes, go to step 7.

No, the condition is not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires and wiring harness connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, and corroded terminals. Perform the appropriate Verification Test.

Step 7. Check for additional lost communication faults

With the scan tool, view all modules.

Does the TIPM/BCM and other CAN C Bus modules show any Lost Communication DTC with the remaining CAN C Bus modules ?

Yes, go to step 8.

No, replace/update the module that set this DTC. Perform the appropriate verification test for the module being replaced. If there is no verification test for the associated module perform the Body Verification Test.

Step 8. CAN C Bus (+) circuit shorted to voltage

Measure the voltage between the CAN C Bus (+) circuit and ground.

Is the voltage above 5.0 volts ?

Yes, repair the short to voltage in the CAN C Bus (+) circuit. Perform the Body Verification Test.

No, go to step 9.

Step 9. CAN C Bus (-) circuit shorted to ground

Turn the ignition off, measure the resistance between ground and the CAN C Bus (-) circuit.

Is the resistance below 10k Ohms ?

Yes, repair the short to ground in the CAN C Bus (-) circuit. Perform the Body Verification Test.

No, replace/update the module that set this DTC. Perform the appropriate verification test for the module being replaced. If there is no verification test for the associated module perform the Body Verfication Test.

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