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DTC P176A-87: Lost Communication with Fail Safe Signal (Gear Shift Control Module "A") Missing Message [01/2017 - 05/2023]: Description

The shift control ECU sends SBFS (fail-safe) signals to the hybrid vehicle control ECU.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Warning Indicate
P176A-87 Lost Communication with Fail Safe Signal (Gear Shift Control Module "A") Missing Message The SBFS (fail-safe) signals sent from the shift control ECU cannot be received by the hybrid vehicle control ECU continuously for 2 seconds or more.
(1 trip detection logic)
  • Shift control ECU
  • Hybrid vehicle control ECU
  • Wire harness or connector
  • Master Warning Light
    • Comes on
  • Multi-information Display Error Message
    • Displayed