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Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

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With the ignition ON, the PCM  sends messages to the ABS  module over the HS-CAN  . If the ABS  module does not receive these messages within the specified time frame, the ABS  module sets Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). This can be due to a PCM  failure, a circuit failure on the HS-CAN  or an excessive load on the network. For information on the messages sent to the ABS  module by the PCM  , TCM  and differential control module - rear,

Refer to: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND STABILITY CONTROL - SYSTEM OPERATION AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTION 

DTC FAULT TRIGGER CONDITION

DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions
C0040:87 Brake Pedal Switch "A": Missing Message This DTC  sets in continuous memory and on-demand if the brake pedal position message is missing for more than 500 ms. This can be due to a PCM  failure, a stoplamp switch failure, a circuit failure on the HS-CAN  or an excessive load on the network.
U0100:00 Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A": No Sub Type Information This DTC  sets in continuous memory and on-demand if any one of the following messages is missing; brake pedal position, cruise control status, power pack status or reverse gear. This can be due to a PCM  failure, a circuit failure on the HS-CAN  or an excessive load on the network.
U0101:00 Lost Communication With TCM: No Sub Type Information This DTC  sets in continuous memory and on-demand if the selector lever (PRNDL) status message is missing.
U0136:00 Lost Communication With Differential Control Module - Rear: No Sub Type Information This DTC  sets in continuous memory and on-demand if the all-wheel drive lock status message is missing.
U0437:68 Invalid Data Received From Differential Control Module - Rear: Event Information This DTC  sets in continuous memory and on-demand if the all-wheel drive lock status message contains incorrect information.