SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 · network

U0101: Perte de communication avec le calculateur de boîte (TCM)

Perte de communication avec le calculateur de boîte (TCM) : CAN-bus heartbeat frames from the Transmission Control Module are missing.

U0101 — Diagnostic Summary
Trouble Code (DTC)U0101
Official SAE DefinitionPerte de communication avec le calculateur de boîte (TCM)
Vehicle Subsystemnetwork
Driving SeverityHIGH

Observable Symptoms

  • Gear indicator blank (PRNDL missing)
  • Transmission locked in limp gear or no-crank

Most Probable Root Causes

  • Blown TCM fuse or damaged gearbox harness connector
  • ATF wicking into mechatronic connector pins
  • Internal TCM failure

Step-by-Step Diagnostic Procedure

  1. Verify power and ground at TCM harness plug
  2. Check CAN-H / CAN-L continuity to TCM