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Module Communications Network

NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Description Source Perform Test
U0073 Control Module Communication Bus A Off Transmission control module (TCM) The module could not communicate on the network at a point in time. The fault is currently not present. CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
U0100 Lost Communication With ECM/PCM TCM The module could not communicate on the network at a point in time. The fault is currently not present. CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
U0102 Lost Communication With Transfer Case Control Module (4x4CM) TCM CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. FOLLOW the appropriate pinpoint test for the module that fails the network test.
U0121 Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module TCM CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. FOLLOW the appropriate pinpoint test for the module that fails the network test.
U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM) Audio control module (ACM) REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS article.
U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM) Instrument cluster (IC) CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. FOLLOW the appropriate pinpoint test for the module that fails the network test.
U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM) Parking aid module (PAM) CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. FOLLOW the appropriate pinpoint test for the module that fails the network test.
U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM) Rear entertainment module (RETM) REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS article.
U0155 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IC) Control Module ACM REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS article.
U0155 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IC) Control Module PAM CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. FOLLOW the appropriate pinpoint test for the module that fails the network test.
U0155 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IC) Control Module Smart junction box (SJB) CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. FOLLOW the appropriate pinpoint test for the module that fails the network test.
U0159 Lost Communication With Parking Assist Control Module (PAM) IC CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. FOLLOW the appropriate pinpoint test for the module that fails the network test.
U0164 Lost Communication With HVAC Control Module (EATC) SJB CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. FOLLOW the appropriate pinpoint test for the module that fails the network test.
U0184 Lost Communication With Radio (ACM) Accessory protocol interface module (APIM) REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS article.
U0184 Lost Communication With Radio (ACM) RETM REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS article.
U0184 Lost Communication With Radio (ACM) Satellite digital audio receiver system (SDARS) module REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS article.
U0193 Lost Communication With Digital Audio Control Module (SDARS) ACM REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS article.
U0193 Lost Communication With Digital Audio Control Module (SDARS) RETM REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS article.
U0196 Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Rear (AUX) ACM REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS article.
U0196 Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Rear (AUX) APIM REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS article.
U0196 Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Rear (AUX) SDARS module REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS article.
U0197 Lost Communication With Telephone Control Module ACM DISREGARD this DTC.
U0197 Lost Communication With Telephone Control Module SDARS module DISREGARD this DTC.
U0208 Lost Communication With Seat Control Module (DSM) IC CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. FOLLOW the appropriate pinpoint test for the module that failed the network test.
U0238 Lost Communication With Audio Digital Signal Proc. Module ACM DISREGARD this DTC.
U0244 Lost Communication With Running Board Control Module (PRB) IC CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool. FOLLOW the appropriate pinpoint test for the module that failed the network test.
U0249 Lost Communication With Rear Audio Control Unit ACM DISREGARD this DTC.
U0249 Lost Communication With Rear Audio Control Unit APIM DISREGARD this DTC.
U0249 Lost Communication With Rear Audio Control Unit SDARS module DISREGARD this DTC.
U0255 Lost Communication With Front Control Interface Module ACM DISREGARD this DTC.
U0255 Lost Communication With Front Control Interface Module APIM DISREGARD this DTC.
U0256 Lost Communication With Front Display Interface Module ACM DISREGARD this DTC.
U0256 Lost Communication With Front Display Interface Module APIM DISREGARD this DTC.
U1900 CAN Communication Bus Fault-Receive Error ACM Go to Symptom Chart for module that failed the network test.
U1900 CAN Communication Bus Fault-Receive Error Driver seat module (DSM) Go to Symptom Chart for module that failed the network test.
U1900 CAN Communication Bus Fault-Receive Error IC Go to Symptom Chart for module that failed the network test.
U1900 CAN Communication Bus Fault-Receive Error Occupant classification system module (OCSM) Go to Symptom Chart for module that failed the network test.
U1900 CAN Communication Bus Fault-Receive Error Power running board (PRB) module Go to Symptom Chart for module that failed the network test.
U1900 CAN Communication Bus Fault-Receive Error RCM Go to Symptom Chart for module that failed the network test.
U1900 CAN Communication Bus Fault-Receive Error 4X4 control module Go to Symptom Chart for module that failed the network test.
U1901 CAN #2 Communication Bus Fault - Receive Error ABS module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
U2013 Compass Module Is Not Responding IC REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC), MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES article.
U2023 Fault Received From External Node ABS module U2023 is set when a module receives invalid network data from another module with a faulted input. RETRIEVE and REPAIR all non-network DTCs in the other modules on the network. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article for a list of all DTCs.
U2023 Fault Received From External Node IC U2023 is set when a module receives invalid network data from another module with a faulted input. RETRIEVE and REPAIR all non-network DTCs in the other modules on the network. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article for a list of all DTCs.
U2023 Fault Received From External Node PAM U2023 is set when a module receives invalid network data from another module with a faulted input. RETRIEVE and REPAIR all non-network DTCs in the other modules on the network. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article for a list of all DTCs.
U2023 Fault Received From External Node 4X4 control module U2023 is set when a module receives invalid network data from another module with a faulted input. RETRIEVE and REPAIR all non-network DTCs in the other modules on the network. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article for a list of all DTCs.
U2471 Unexpected PRNDL State PAM RETRIEVE and FOLLOW non-network DTCs from the other modules. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article for a list of all DTCs.
U2472 Unexpected Ignition State PAM RETRIEVE and FOLLOW non-network DTCs from the other modules. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article for a list of all DTCs.
U2473 Unexpected Vehicle Speed (VSS) ACM RETRIEVE and FOLLOW non-network DTCs from the other modules. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article for a list of all DTCs.
U2473 Unexpected Vehicle Speed (VSS) PAM RETRIEVE and FOLLOW non-network DTCs from the other modules. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article for a list of all DTCs.
U2510 CAN - Invalid Data For Vehicle Security IC RETRIEVE and FOLLOW non-network DTCs from the other modules. REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) article.
U2511 CAN - Data Mis-Match (Receive Data Does Not Match Expected) IC RETRIEVE and FOLLOW non-network DTCs from the other modules. REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) article.