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 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 U2107 sets when a specific controller has lost communications with the BCM.
DTC Parameters
DTC U2107 will set if the ECM or TCM lost CAN communications with the BCM when:
| • | The condition exists for longer than 2 seconds for the TCM and 5 seconds for the ECM |
| • | The ignition is ON for the TCM and the engine is running for the ECM. |
DTC U2107 runs continuously with the ignition ON for the TCM, and the engine is running for the ECM.
DTC U2107 is a type C DTC.
Diagnostic Aids
Important: If DTC U2100 is also set in the ECM, diagnose that DTC first. If a circuit fault occurs on the CAN link, the ECM and/or TCM may set DTC U2107.
The TCM sends the ECM vehicle speed over the CAN link then sends the vehicle speed to the BCM over the link. The ECM sends the BCM fuel level over the link as well. If the BCM is not communicating on the CAN link, vehicle speed in the scan tool ECM DATA TABLE will read correctly, while the vehicle speed on the I/P cluster will read 0 mph, with the vehicle moving, and the fuel gage on the I/P cluster will read EMPTY. 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.
