Code
U01B2
Generic
U — Network/User
Lost Communication With Planetary Gear Set Control Module
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Causes
- Open or shorted wiring in CAN/data circuit to the PGSCM
- Faulty or corroded connector at the PGSCM or along the harness
- PGSCM has lost power or ground (blown fuse, broken feed, poor ground)
- PGSCM internal failure
- CAN bus shorted to battery or ground or bus off condition
- Intermittent harness damage (pinched, rubbed through, water intrusion)
Symptoms
- Transmission warning lamp or MIL illuminated
- Limited shifting or vehicle in limp/failsafe mode
- No shift commands or transmission unresponsive
- Transmission-related diagnostic trouble codes stored
- Intermittent operation or communication restored after key cycle
- Other modules reporting related U0xx communication codes
What to check
- Scan for all stored and pending U-codes and note freeze-frame data
- Verify battery voltage is within specification (typically 11–14.5 V) with engine off and cranking
- Check fuses and power feeds for the PGSCM and associated control modules
- Visually inspect PGSCM connector and harness for corrosion, damage, water intrusion, or poor terminal retention
- Check for presence of PGSCM on network using a capable scan tool (module list, ID request)
- Measure CAN High/Low voltages at the PGSCM connector with key ON, engine OFF
Signal parameters
- CAN High (recessive): ~2.5 V (nominal) with key ON, engine OFF
- CAN Low (recessive): ~2.5 V (nominal); dominant state: CANH ~3.5 V, CANL ~1.5 V
- CAN differential (dominant) ≈ 2.0 V; differential (recessive) ≈ 0 V
- Typical CAN bus speeds: commonly 500 kb/s or 250 kb/s depending on vehicle; some networks use 125 kb/s or single-wire CAN
- Module power supply: nominal battery voltage range 11–14.5 V (verify vehicle-specific spec)
- Ground resistance: module ground to chassis should be very low (
Diagnostic algorithm
- Record all codes and freeze-frame data. Note if U01B2 is permanent or intermittent and any related U-codes.
- Confirm basic system power: measure battery voltage and check fuses/relays that feed the PGSCM and gateway/TCU.
- With the scan tool, verify whether the PGSCM appears in the module list and whether live data/messages are present or time out.
- Visually inspect the PGSCM connector and harness for corrosion, bent pins, moisture, or physical damage. Repair any obvious issues.
- Backprobe PGSCM harness connector (reference wiring diagram). Verify power feed(s) and ground(s) with key ON. Repair as needed.
- Measure CAN High/Low voltages at the PGSCM connector with key ON, engine OFF. Compare to expected values in 'signal_params.'
Likely causes
- Faulty connector or wiring to PGSCM (most common)
- Blown fuse or lost power/ground to PGSCM
- CAN bus short (to battery or ground) or open between modules
- PGSCM internal hardware/software fault after harness checks
Fault status
Status
Lost Communication With Planetary Gear Set Control Module — the module is not responding to network requests or periodic CAN messages. Check power, ground, connectors, CAN bus integrity and module presence.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0 to 3.0 hours
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