U0129 (Pcm) - Lost Communications With Brake System Control Module

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION U0129 (Pcm) - Lost Communications With Brake System Control Module
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U0129 (PCM) - LOST COMMUNICATIONS WITH BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE

Description:  The powertrain control module (PCM) continuously monitors controller area network (CAN) for messages from the ABS. This DTC is set when the PCM does not receive the anti-lock brake system (ABS) message within the defined amount of time. When this DTC is set the regenerative braking is disabled until the next driving cycle.
Possible Causes:  See the possible causes for DTC U0073.
Diagnostic Aids:  See the diagnostic aids for DTC U0001.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All   Refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
RENDER: 1.0x

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