U0111 (TCM) - Lost Communication With Traction Battery Control Module A

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN X, Standard TransSECTION U0111 (TCM) - Lost Communication With Traction Battery Control Module A
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U0111 (TCM) - LOST COMMUNICATION WITH TRACTION BATTERY CONTROL MODULE A

Description:  The transaxle control module (TCM) continuously monitors controller area network (CAN) for messages from the traction battery control module (TBCM). This DTC is set when TCM stops receiving TBCM messages for a set amount of time.
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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