Code
U0110
Generic
U — Network/User
Lost Communication With Drive Motor Control Module A
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Causes
- Drive motor control module (inverter) powered off or faulted
- Blown fuse or opened relay for motor controller power or ignition supply
- Open, shorted, or high-resistance wiring in CAN bus to motor controller
- Corroded or loose connector pins at motor controller or wiring harness
- CAN bus termination resistor open or incorrect resistance
- CAN high/low shorted to each other, to battery, or to ground
Symptoms
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) or network warning illuminated
- Reduced or no drive power, limp or fail-safe mode
- Drive motor controller does not show on scan tool or returns 'no response'
- Multiple network communication DTCs present or intermittent faults
- Vehicle may not shift, disable EV drive, or display drivetrain warnings
- No live datastream from motor controller (RPM, inverter status, torque)
What to check
- Read and record all network and motor-controller DTCs and freeze frame data
- Verify battery/resting voltage and charge if low; check for voltage drops during key-on
- Inspect fuses and relays that supply the drive motor control module and CAN bus
- Visually inspect connectors and wiring at the motor controller and nearby harness for damage or corrosion
- Use a scan tool to attempt communication with the motor controller and other modules on the same CAN segment
- Measure CAN High and CAN Low voltages with key ON (engine off) at motor controller connector
Signal parameters
- CAN bus idle voltages (key ON, no traffic): CAN_H ≈ 2.5 V, CAN_L ≈ 2.5 V (recessive state)
- CAN bus dominant state: CAN_H ≈ 3.5 V, CAN_L ≈ 1.5 V (differential ~2.0 V)
- Termination resistance: ≈ 60 ohms measured between CAN_H and CAN_L (two 120 ohm terminators in parallel)
- Expected communication rate: vehicle-specific (common rates: 125 kbps, 250 kbps, 500 kbps — confirm with wiring diagram)
- No response: absence of valid CAN frames from motor controller when queried by scan tool
Diagnostic algorithm
- Record all DTCs, freeze frame, and current bidirectional data. Note whether U0110 is active or historical.
- Verify battery voltage and key-on power rails. Recharge battery if voltage is low and recheck communication.
- Inspect fuses/relays for the drive motor controller power and any bus power supplies; replace or test as needed.
- Visually inspect the drive motor controller connector and harness for damage, pin push-out, corrosion, or water ingress.
- With connector connected and key ON, measure CAN_H and CAN_L at the motor controller connector; compare to expected ranges.
- Measure resistance between CAN_H and CAN_L with power off; confirm ≈60 ohms. If open or very high, trace for missing terminator.
- If voltages/resistance are abnormal, isolate wiring sections: disconnect suspected branches and re-measure to locate open/short.
- Use an oscilloscope on CAN_H and CAN_L to view waveform integrity and noise while attempting communication with a scan tool.
- If wiring and bus are good but module does not respond, verify power and ground pins at the module under load. Wiggle test for intermittent faults.
- If available, swap in a known-good drive motor control module or use a bench-tested unit following manufacturer safety and programming procedures (only if qualified).
- Clear codes and perform a road or functional test to confirm repair. If intermittent, monitor for recurrence and inspect related modules/devices that share the bus.
- Safety note: Drive motor controllers are often part of high-voltage systems. Do not perform internal HV component repairs unless trained and equipped. Isolate high-voltage system per manufacturer procedures before servicing.
Likely causes
- Blown power fuse or failed contactor/relay supplying the drive motor controller
- Connector contamination or pin pushed out at the motor controller
- Broken CAN-H or CAN-L wire near motor or chassis harness entry
- Failed drive motor control module (internal communication circuit)
- Open/miswired CAN termination (missing 60 ohm total)
- Short to chassis ground on CAN low or to battery on CAN high
Fault status
Status
No communication received from Drive Motor Control Module A on the vehicle network. The fault may be active (current) or stored. Check power, grounds, connectors, and CAN bus integrity before replacing the module.
Repair difficulty: Hard
Diagnostic time: 1.0-4.0 hours
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