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DTC U0100: Lost Communication with ECM / PCM; DTC U0140: Lost Communication with Main Body ECU; DTC U0142: Lost Communication with Main Body ECU; DTC U0155: Lost Communication with Combination Meter (07/2015 -): Description

These DTCs are stored when there is a CAN communication error between the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and the ECM, main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) or combination meter assembly.

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When the cable is disconnected and reconnected to the negative (-) battery terminal, the power source mode returns to the state it was in before the cable was disconnected.

DTC Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area DTC Output Confirmation Operation
U0100 CAN communication error between the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and ECM (1-trip detection*) ECM Turn the engine switch on (IG) and wait 10 seconds or more.
U0140
U0142
CAN communication error between the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and main body ECU (1-trip detection*) Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Always
U0155 CAN communication error between the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and combination meter assembly (1-trip detection*) Combination meter assembly Turn the engine switch on (IG) and wait 10 seconds or more.
VEHICLE CONDITION AND FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION WHEN MALFUNCTION DETECTED

DTC Code Vehicle Condition when Malfunction Detected Fail-safe Function when Malfunction Detected
U0100 There is no effect on vehicle behavior. If the following conditions are met, it can be determined that the malfunction is not in the direct line (NE) but in CAN communication.
  • When the engine switch is pressed, the system controls the engine based on the engine speed signal via direct line, causing the engine to stop cranking.
  • When the engine switch is pressed and held, the system controls the engine based on the engine speed signal via direct line, causing the engine to stop cranking.

If the following conditions are met, it can be determined that there is a malfunction in both CAN communication and the direct line (NE).
  • When the engine switch is pressed, the engine stops cranking after 6 seconds.
  • When the engine switch is pressed and held, the engine remains cranking for up to 30 seconds.
U0140
U0142
Doors cannot be locked or unlocked. The warning (wireless buzzer) does not sound. -
U0155 The warning (meter buzzer) does not sound and the meter does not indicate a warning. -

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RELATED DATA LIST AND ACTIVE TEST ITEMS

DTC Data List Item Active Test Item
U0100
U0140
U0142
U0155
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