Pinpoint Test Ac : U0256:00: Notes

2018 Ford Fusion Energi TitaniumSECTION Notes

Refer to Module Communications Network for schematic and connector information.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

With the ignition ON, the FCIM sends messages to the GWM over the MS-CAN. The GWM relays the messages to the ABS module over the HS-CAN2. If the ABS module does not receive these messages within a certain time frame, the ABS module sets a DTC. For information on the messages sent to the ABS module by the FCIM, Refer to Network Message Chart .

DTC Fault Trigger Conditions 

DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions
U0256:00 Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module "A": No Sub Type Information This DTC sets in continuous memory and on-demand in the ABS module if any of the FCIM data messages are missing.

Possible Causes 

  • Network communication concern
  • FCIM
  • GWM
  • ABS module
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