Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 204

If the Anti-Lock Brakes Module fails to receive bus messages from the ECM or PCM for approximately 
500 ms. 

Diagnostic Test 

1) VERIFY DTC IS ACTIVE 

Turn the ignition on. 

With the scan tool, read and record ABS DTCs. 

With the scan tool, read and record Environmental Data (EV Data). 

With the scan tool, erase ABS DTCs. 

Cycle the ignition switch. 

With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs. 

Does this DTC reset?  

Yes  

Go to 2).  

No  

The condition that caused the symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring for a 
possible intermittent condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.  

Refer to the ABS INTERMITTENT CONDITION.  

2) CHECK FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DTCs 

With the scan tool, read all active DTCs from all CAN C Bus modules. 

Possible Causes 

DTCs RELATED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE, IGNITION, OR VIN MESSAGES
CAN C BUS CIRCUITS OPEN OR SHORTED
ECM OR PCM POWER AND GROUND
ECM OR PCM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MODULE

NOTE:

Verify the IOD fuse is installed and battery voltage is between 10 and 16 
volts before proceeding.

NOTE:

Check for CAN C hardware electrical, VIN Missing/Mismatch, battery or 

 

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Does the scan tool display any active DTCs related to the conditions listed above?  

Yes  

Diagnose and repair the DTC(s). Refer to the DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .  

No  

Go to 3).  

3) VERIFY THAT THE ECM OR PCM IS ACTIVE ON THE BUS 

With the scan tool, select ECU View. 

Verify that the ECM or PCM is active on the bus. 

Is the ECM or PCM active on the bus?  

Yes  

Go to 4).  

No  

Perform the Stored Lost Communication test procedure. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .  

4) CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCs 

With the scan tool, select Network View and select Advanced. 

Is there more than one module with active DTCs "Logged Against" the ECM or PCM?  

Yes  

Replace/update the ECM or PCM in accordance with the service information.  

Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .  

No  

Replace the Anti-Lock Brakes Module in accordance with the service information.  

Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST.  

U0101-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH TCM 

For complete wiring diagrams refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

ignition related DTCs.

 

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When Monitored: 

With the ignition on  

Battery voltage between 10 and 16 volts  

IOD fuse installed  

Set Condition: 

If the Anti-Lock Brakes Module fails to receive bus messages from the TCM for approximately 500 ms. 

Diagnostic Test 

1) VERIFY DTC IS ACTIVE 

Turn the ignition on. 

With the scan tool, read and record ABS DTCs. 

With the scan tool, read and record Environmental Data (EV Data). 

With the scan tool, erase ABS DTCs. 

Cycle the ignition switch. 

With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs. 

Does this DTC reset?  

Yes  

Go to 2).  

Possible Causes 

DTCs RELATED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE, IGNITION, OR VIN MESSAGES
CAN C BUS CIRCUITS OPEN OR SHORTED
TCM POWER AND GROUND
PCM DTCs PRESENT
TCM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MODULE

NOTE:

Verify the IOD fuse is installed and battery voltage is between 10 and 16 
volts before proceeding.

NOTE:

If present, diagnose and repair DTC U0002-CAN C BUS OFF 
PERFORMANCE, DTC or DTC U1502-IMPLAUSIBLE MESSAGE DATA 
LENGTH RECEIVED FROM TIPM before diagnosing this DTC.

 

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No  

Perform the Stored Lost Communication test procedure. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX . 
Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .  

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .  

2) CHECK FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DTCs 

With the scan tool, read all active DTCs from all CAN C Bus modules. 

Does the scan tool display any active DTCs related to the conditions listed above?  

Yes  

Diagnose and repair the DTC(s). Refer to the DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .  

No  

Go to 3).  

3) VERIFY THAT THE TCM IS ACTIVE ON THE BUS 

With the scan tool, select ECU View. 

Verify that the TCM is active on the bus. 

Is the TCM active on the bus?  

Yes  

Go to 4).  

No  

Refer to the DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX for a no response test procedure.  

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .  

4) CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCs 

With the scan tool, select Network View and select Advanced. 

Is there more than one module with active DTCs "Logged Against" the TCM?  

Yes  

NOTE:

Check for CAN C hardware electrical, VIN Missing/Mismatch, battery or 
ignition related DTCs.

 

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