Code
U02C1
Generic
U — Network/User
Lost Communication With Hybrid/EV Electronics Coolant Pump C
AI status
Completed
Completed
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Causes
- Open, shorted or intermittent CAN high/low wiring between pump C module and vehicle network
- Power (battery/ignition) supply or ground missing at pump C module
- Corroded, bent or disconnected connector pins at pump C
- Blown fuse or relay feeding the pump/control module
- Internal failure of the pump C control module (electronics) or motor driver
- Faulty vehicle gateway/module or bus termination problem
Symptoms
- Hybrid/EV warning light and/or coolant system warning on instrument cluster
- Reduced or disabled battery/pack coolant circulation for affected circuit
- Related hybrid systems may derate or enter limp mode
- No audible or electrical activity from pump C when commanded
- Multiple communication-related DTCs on the same CAN bus
What to check
- Read and record all current and history codes from all control modules; check freeze frame and data
- Verify VIN-specific wiring diagram and locate pump C module and connectors
- Visually inspect pump C connector and harness for corrosion, damage, or water intrusion
- Check relevant fuses and relays for continuity and proper seating
- Check module power and ground at the pump connector with ignition on
- Scan for live CAN messages and attempt actuator bi-directional tests (command pump)
Signal parameters
- Module supply voltage: battery or ignition supply present at pump connector (nominal vehicle battery voltage with ignition on)
- Ground continuity: low-resistance path to chassis ground from pump module ground pin
- CAN bus idle voltages: both CAN_H and CAN_L near the network common bias (approx. mid-rail when idle) and showing differential activity when bus is active
- CAN message presence: expected periodic pump-status/heartbeat message IDs should appear on the bus (scan tool may list message interval in ms)
- No or intermittent response when commanding the pump via diagnostic tool indicates lost communication
Diagnostic algorithm
- Confirm code and check for related U-codes on other modules. Note whether code is current or past/intermittent.
- Attempt to command Pump C with the factory scan tool or generic bi-directional tool and observe any response or current draw.
- Inspect connectors and harness at Pump C for corrosion, water intrusion, broken wires or pin damage. Repair as needed.
- Check and replace/check fuses and relays that supply pump power/IGN feed. Verify supply voltage at the pump with ignition on and during command.
- Verify ground at the pump. Clean and tighten chassis ground points if high resistance is found.
- With ignition on, measure CAN_H and CAN_L at the pump connector: confirm idle bias and active toggling. Compare to a known-good node on the same bus.
- If CAN signals are absent or corrupted at the pump, isolate by disconnecting downstream nodes or using backprobing to find wiring fault. Repair wiring or connector faults.
- If power, ground and CAN signals are present but the module does not respond, suspect internal module failure. Confirm with substitution or consult manufacturer service info before replacement.
- After repair or module replacement, clear codes, perform relearn/initialization procedures if required, and verify proper operation during system test/road test.
- If intermittent, perform extended driving/test cycles and monitor for recurrence; inspect for heat/motion-related faults.
Likely causes
- Damaged connector or wiring harness at the pump (physical damage from routing or service)
- Fuse or power relay for pump C circuit open or poor contact
- CAN bus short to battery/ground at or near the pump harness
- Pump C controller has failed and stopped transmitting on the bus
- Loose or corroded ground connection at pump C module
Fault status
Status
U02C1 — Lost Communication With Hybrid/EV Electronics Coolant Pump C. Stored when the vehicle control module fails to receive expected CAN messages from Pump C; may set hybrid/coolant system warning and disable circuit.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.5-3.0 hours
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