The engine control module (ECM), transaxle control module (TCM), and body control module (BCM) communicate normal mode messages over the controller area network (CAN) link circuits 2500 and 2501. Each controller on the CAN link uses a variable pulse width modulated square wave consisting of logic 0's and logic 1's. A logic 0 is denoted as circuit 2501 at 1.5 volts with circuit 2500 at 3.5 volts resulting in a difference of 2 volts across the circuits. A logic 1 is denoted as both circuit 2500 and 2501 at 2.5 volts resulting in a difference of 0 volts across the circuits.

State of health messages are sent from each CAN controller on the link when the ignition is turned ON as well as during normal vehicle operation. These messages allow the BCM, ECM, and TCM to know that each controller on the link is functioning correctly. The ECM monitors the CAN link for low and high voltage faults. All controllers on the CAN link monitor each others messages and can set a DTC if information is not received. DTC U2106 sets when a specific controller has lost communications with the TCM.

DTC U2106 will set if the BCM or ECM lost CAN communications with the TCM when:

DTC U2106 runs continuously with the ignition ON for the BCM, and the engine is running for the ECM.

DTC U2106 is a type B DTC for the ECM.

DTC U2106 is a type C DTC for the BCM.

Important: If DTC U2100 is also set in the ECM, diagnose that DTC first. If a circuit fault occurs on the CAN link, the BCM and/or ECM may set DTC U2106.

The TCM sends the ECM vehicle speed over the CAN link. If the TCM is not communicating on the CAN link, vehicle speed in the scan tool ECM DATA TABLE will read 0 mph, with the vehicle moving. This may be used for intermittent diagnosis.

With the ignition ON, each CAN high or CAN low circuit should have between 1.5-3.5 volts measuring into a control module no matter how many modules are left connected.

An open anywhere in the CAN link will result in at least one controller not communicating.