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Diagnostic Trouble Code

U0100Lost Communication with ECM/PCM

Lost Communication with ECM/PCM

Definition

Communication has been lost between the body control module or other module and the Engine Control Module (ECM) / Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on the CAN bus network. This is a network communication fault, not an engine fault.

Common Causes

  • Faulty ECM/PCM
  • CAN bus wiring open or shorted
  • Corroded CAN bus connector
  • Blown fuse powering the ECM
  • Water intrusion into ECM or wiring harness

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