DTC U0100: Lost Communication with ECM/PCM A: Description

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Description
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The PSCM monitors the HS-CAN messages when the ignition has been on for more than 5 seconds, the voltage to the PSCM is greater than 9 volts and there are no DTCs present inhibiting PSCM operation.

  • DTC U0100:00 (Lost Communication with ECM/PCM A: No Sub Type Information) - This DTC is set if communications between the PSCM and the PCM fail. The PCM sends 2 message bundles to the PSCM. If 1 or both of these messages is missing for more than 5 seconds and the PSCM has not set DTC U0001:88, then the PSCM sets U0100:00.
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