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DTC U0103

DTC U0103:  Lost Communication with Shifter

General Description 

Without CAN gateway 

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With CAN gateway 

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The controller area network (CAN) transmits/receives pulsing signals to/from the control modules simultaneously by using F-CAN A and B signal lines. If the transmission control module (TCM) cannot receive the signal sent from the SBW shifter control module for a specified time, or if the received signal is abnormal for a specified duration, the TCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type 

Execution Continuous
Sequence None
Duration 1 second or more
DTC Type One drive cycle, MIL off, A/T gear position indicator blinks

Enable Conditions 

Condition Minimum Maximum
12 volt battery voltage [Battery Voltage] 9 V 16 V
Vehicle ON mode

[ ]: HDS Parameter

Malfunction Threshold 

Either of the conditions is met:

Possible Cause 

NOTE:

The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for setting the DTC 

When a malfunction is detected, the A/T gear position indicator blinks and a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the TCM memory. The MIL does not come on.

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The A/T gear position indicator comes off by turning the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode. The Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command.