Code
U1102
MITSUBISHI
U — Network/User
ASC/TCL/ABS timeout/Not equipped
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Loss of CAN/bus communication between ABS/ASC/TCL module and other control modules
- Module not physically present or disabled by vehicle equipment configuration
- Blown fuse or missing power/ground to the ABS/ASC/TCL module
- Damaged connector, wiring short/open, or corrosion on CAN lines
- Faulty ABS/ASC/TCL control module or other master module
- Incorrect or missing software/calibration in replaced modules
Symptoms
- ABS, ASC/TCL or traction control warning lamp illuminated
- Loss of ABS/traction/stability control functionality
- Related modules reporting communication errors or multiple U-codes
- Possible degraded braking feel or traction intervention unavailable
- Intermittent or permanent malfunction depending on wiring/module condition
What to check
- Use a scan tool to read all stored & pending U-codes and related module codes
- Confirm vehicle equipment level: verify if ABS/ASC/TCL is actually installed
- Check for other communication codes (U0100, U0073, U0121, etc.) to identify bus-wide issues
- Inspect fuses and relay(s) supplying ABS/ASC/TCL module power
- Visually inspect module connectors and CAN wiring for damage or corrosion
- Measure CAN-H and CAN-L voltages with ignition ON: both should be ~2.5 V (recessive) and show differential when active
Signal parameters
- CAN bus nodes: ABS/ASC/TCL module should publish wheel speed, brake pressure, yaw, steering angle and status messages
- CAN idle voltage (recessive): approx. 2.4–2.6 V on CAN-H and CAN-L
- Dominant state: one line pulled toward ~1.0 V (differential ~2 V+), check with oscilloscope for healthy frames
- Typical message behavior: periodic ABS messages at key intervals; a complete absence indicates timeout
- Scan-tool PIDs: wheel speed sensors, ABS status, traction status, and module presence flags
Diagnostic algorithm
- Record freeze frame and all stored codes from all modules. Note any related U-codes.
- Confirm whether the vehicle is equipped with ASC/TCL/ABS per VIN/service documentation. If 'not equipped', clear code and document.
- Verify power and ground at the ABS/ASC/TCL module connector. Check fuses and relays feeding the module.
- With scan tool connected, observe CAN network: try to communicate to ABS module. If no response, check for bus activity with a scope or two multimeters measuring CAN-H and CAN-L.
- Inspect wiring harness and connectors for corrosion, pin damage, water ingress, or rodent damage between ABS module and main junctions.
- Check for shorts to battery or ground on CAN lines and continuity to other network modules. Measure CAN bus resistance (should be about 60 ohms for a properly terminated two-node system; verify vehicle-specific spec).
- If wiring and power are good but module still doesn't respond, swap with known-good module only if proper immobilizer and VIN programming considerations are handled; otherwise perform module reflash or reprogramming as required by manufacturer instructions.
- After repairs, clear codes and perform road test to confirm communication is restored and no related codes return. Re-scan all modules.
Likely causes
- Open or short in CAN bus wiring or poor CAN termination
- Fuse, power or ground fault at the ABS/ASC/TCL module
- Module not installed / vehicle not equipped (software flag)
- Failed ABS/ASC/TCL control module
- Incompatible or corrupted module programming after replacement
Fault status
Status
Communication timeout with ASC/TCL/ABS control module — module not responding on the vehicle network or vehicle reported as not equipped for ASC/TCL/ABS.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1-3 hours
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