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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER HYBRID, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1380 (ENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONS (HYBRID))DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONSDTC U0294: LOST COMMUNICATION WITH POWERTRAIN CONTROL MONITOR MODULE
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD
DTC U0294: Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION DTC U0294: Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, 2011 Ford Fusion, 2010 Mercury Milan, and 2010 Ford Fusion. 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) quizzer. This DTC is set when the TCM stops receiving the PCM messages for a set amount of time. | ||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | Network DTC concerns occur during module-to-module communication. Refer to the MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ , Communication Network DTC Chart to continue diagnosis. |
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| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| All | Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC in table | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.