DTC U0101 - Lost Communication With Transaxle Control Module (TCM)

2005 Ford Pickup F250 Super Duty, 2D Pickup, 5.4 5, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION DTC U0101 - Lost Communication With Transaxle Control Module (TCM)
U0101 - Lost Communication With Transaxle Control Module (TCM)

Description:  -
Possible Causes:  Network DTC(s) occur during module to module communication failures. Two types of network faults can be categorized:
Invalid data network faults - data is transferred within the normal inter-module message, but contains known invalid data. The transmitting module logs a DTC related to the invalid data fault.
Missing message network faults - missing message faults are logged by module upon failure to receive a message from another module within a defined retry period.
Diagnostic Aids:  Carry out the on-board diagnostics for the associated network module. For additional information concerning the description and operation of the vehicle communication network, refer to the Module Communications Network article.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
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RENDER: 1.0x

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