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Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

With the ignition ON, the ATCM sends messages to the ABS module over the HS-CAN 2. If the ABS module does not receive these messages within a certain time frame (usually less than 1 second), the ABS module sets a DTCs. For information on the messages sent to the ABS module by the ATCM, refer to the Description and Operation in the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control article. 

PPT BM ABS MODULE DTC FAULT TRIGGER CONDITIONS

DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions
U0138:00 Lost Communication With All Terrain Control Module: No Sub Type Information Sets when the ABS module does not receive any messages from the ATCM.
U0138:86 Lost Communication With All Terrain Control Module: Signal Invalid Sets when the ABS module is configured for one type of selectable drive mode switch and the ABS module receives a message for a different type of selectable drive mode switch.
U0138:87 Lost Communication With All Terrain Control Module: Missing Message Sets when the ABS module does not receive the 4x4 switch data message in the alloted time.