U0294 - Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION U0294 - Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module
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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) quizzer. This DTC is set when the TCM stops receiving the PCM messages for a set amount of time.
Possible Causes: 
  • CAN circuit
Diagnostic Aids:  Check for other PCM DTCs or PCM related symptoms. Diagnose all other PCM DTCs or PCM related symptoms first.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST QA .
RENDER: 1.0x

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