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DTC U2106: Lost Communication With Transmission Control Module (TCM): Testing

  1. Perform appropriate diagnostic system check. See appropriate ENGINE PERFORMANCE article for ECM, appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION article for TCM and appropriate ANTI-LOCK BRAKE/TRACTION CONTROL article for EBTCM. After performing diagnostic system check, go to next step.
  2. If DTC U2100 is recorded as a current or history code in ECM, EBTCM or TCM, go to U2100: CAN-BUS COMMUNICATION MALFUNCTION  . If DTC U2100 is not recorded as a current or history code in ECM, EBTCM or TCM, go to next step.
  3. Test following TCM circuits: Battery positive voltage circuit, ignition positive voltage circuit and ground circuit. If fault is located and repaired, go to step  8 . If fault is not located and repaired, go to next step.
  4. Disconnect electrical harness connector from module that set DTC U2106. Inspect CAN bus circuit at harness connector for poor terminal contact, corrosion and damage. See PRELIMINARY INSPECTION  under TROUBLE SHOOTING. If fault is located and repaired, go to step  8 . If fault is not located and repaired, go to next step.
  5. Test CAN bus circuit between module that set DTC U2106 and TCM for an open. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . If fault is located and repaired, go to step  8 . If fault is not located and repaired, go to next step.
  6. Disconnect electrical harness connector from TCM. Inspect CAN bus circuit at harness connector for poor terminal contact, corrosion and damage. If EBTCM also set DTC U2106, check CAN bus circuit at that harness connector. See PRELIMINARY INSPECTION  under TROUBLE SHOOTING. If fault is located and repaired, go to step  8 . If fault is not located and repaired, go to next step.
  7. Replace ECM. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  . After replacement, go to step  10 .
  8. Turn ignition off. Install scan tool to DLC. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, select display DTCs for TCM. If scan tool displays any DTCs other than U2104, U2105 or U2108, go to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) DTC DEFINITIONS  table and perform diagnostic test for that DTC. If scan tool does not display any DTCs other than U2104, U2105 or U2108, go to next step.
  9. Using scan tool, clear DTCs. See CLEARING DTCS  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. After clearing DTCs, go to next step.
  10. Using scan tool, select display DTCs for module that set DTC U2106. If scan tool displays any DTCs other than U2103, U2104 or U2106, perform diagnostic system check for ECM and ABS system. See appropriate ENGINE PERFORMANCE article for ECM and appropriate ANTI-LOCK BRAKE/TRACTION CONTROL article for EBTCM. If scan tool does not display any DTCs other than U2103, U2104 or U2106, go to next step.
  11. Using scan tool, clear DTCs. See CLEARING DTCS  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Continue diagnosing and clearing DTCs until all modules have been diagnosed and all DTCs have been cleared. After repair, check system operation.
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