Code
U1310
PEUGEOT
U — Network/User
Fault: absence of communication with the automatic gearbox electric control ECU: No signal
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Causes
- Power supply (fuse, relay, battery) to gearbox ECU missing or intermittent
- Poor or missing ground at gearbox ECU
- Damaged/loose/ corroded connector at gearbox ECU
- Open, short or high-resistance CAN bus wiring (CAN High / CAN Low) between gearbox ECU and network
- Failed gearbox ECU (internal fault)
- Missing or incorrect bus termination (faulty resistor)
Symptoms
- Transmission warning lamp or MIL illuminated
- Transmission in limp or fail-safe mode; limited gears
- No transmission-related data or parameters shown on scan tool
- Gear selector may not function or incorrect shifting
- Other modules reporting related U-codes or CAN bus errors
- Possible vehicle won't move or reduced driveability
What to check
- Read all stored U- and P-codes from all control modules; note freeze frame and module presence
- Check battery voltage and condition; verify ignition voltage to transmission ECU
- Inspect fuses and relays for transmission ECU power circuits
- Visually inspect transmission ECU connector and wiring for corrosion, bent pins, damage or water ingress
- Check for continuity between transmission ECU ground and chassis ground
- Use a scan tool to see if the gearbox ECU appears on the network and whether any CAN messages are present
Signal parameters
- Typical CAN bus: two wires (CAN_H and CAN_L). With ignition ON and bus idle expect CAN_H ≈ 2.5 V and CAN_L ≈ 2.5 V (recessive); when active CAN_H ~3.5 V and CAN_L ~1.5 V on dominant bits
- Measure differential voltage (CAN_H minus CAN_L) during activity — expect pulses up to ~2 V differential
- Termination resistance between CAN_H and CAN_L (power off) ≈ 60 ohms (two 120 Ω resistors in parallel)
- Bus data rate: vehicle-specific (commonly 125, 250, or 500 kb/s for drivetrain networks) — check manufacturer documentation
- Module supply voltage: nominal battery voltage (12 V) with ignition on; wake/sleep behavior per vehicle specification
Diagnostic algorithm
- Confirm the code: clear U1310 and perform ignition cycles/road test to see if code returns and under what conditions.
- Scan entire network: verify which modules are present and whether transmission ECU responds to diagnostic requests.
- Check battery voltage and fuses/relays that feed the transmission ECU; repair any power feed issues.
- Inspect connector at transmission ECU for corrosion, water intrusion, bent pins or damaged locking tangs; repair or replace as needed.
- Verify ground integrity: measure resistance between ECU ground pins and chassis ground; should be very low (
- With ignition ON, measure CAN_H and CAN_L at the transmission ECU connector. If voltages absent or abnormal, trace wiring toward nearest gateway/module.
- With power off, measure termination resistance between CAN_H and CAN_L at multiple points to locate open or missing terminator(s).
- Use an oscilloscope or CAN bus analyzer to view waveform quality and identify shorted/stuck dominant states or noise on the bus.
- Isolate segments: disconnect suspect connectors or modules to determine if a particular harness or module is causing bus fault.
- If wiring, connectors and termination check good and bus activity present elsewhere but gearbox ECU still not responding, consider ECU replacement or reflashing per manufacturer procedure.
- After repairs, clear codes and perform full network scan and test drive to confirm fault does not return.
Likely causes
- Corroded connector or broken pin at transmission ECU
- Blown fuse or relay feeding transmission ECU
- CAN bus short (CAN_H to battery or CAN_L to ground) near transmission harness
- Faulty transmission ECU
- Open termination resistor at one end of CAN bus
- Intermittent battery voltage (low battery, weak connections) causing ECU not to wake
Fault status
Status
No signal — absence of communication with automatic gearbox electronic control unit (TCU).
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1-4 hours
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