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U0294 - Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module
2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION U0294 - Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
U0294 - LOST COMMUNICATION WITH POWERTRAIN CONTROL MONITOR MODULE
| Description: | The transaxle control module (TCM) continuously monitors the controller area network (CAN) for messages from the powertrain control module (PCM) monitor (e-quizzer) module. This DTC is set when the TCM stops receiving the PCM monitor module messages for a set amount of time. | |||
| Possible Causes: | See the possible causes for DTC U0073. | |||
| Diagnostic Aids: | See the diagnostic aids for DTC U0001. | |||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory | |
| All | Refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK . | |||
RENDER: 1.0x
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