Code
U1310
DS
U — Network/User
Fault: absence of communication with the automatic gearbox electric control ECU: No signal
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AI status
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Causes
- Blown fuse or lost power to the transmission ECU
- Bad/loose/ corroded ECU connector or pins
- Open/short in CAN bus wiring (CAN_H or CAN_L) to/from the TCU
- Missing or incorrect CAN bus termination (open/shorted resistors)
- Ground fault at the TCU
- Failed transmission ECU
Symptoms
- Transmission warning lamp or MIL illuminated
- Transmission stuck in limp/limitation mode or will not engage gears
- No transmission-related data or live parameters available in scan tool
- Other modules reporting transmission not present or 'no signal'
- Possible no-crank/no-start if immobilizer or interlock depends on gearbox data
- Intermittent faults or communication dropouts
What to check
- Read all network U-codes and module presence with a full-capability diagnostic scanner (OEM if available)
- Check vehicle battery voltage (should be ≥12.4 V, stable during test)
- Inspect/verify fuses and relays feeding the TCU and gateway
- Visually inspect TCU connector(s) for corrosion, bent pins, water ingress or poor seating
- Measure power and ground at TCU connector pins with ignition ON and engine OFF
- Measure CAN voltages at TCU connector: CAN_H, CAN_L and differential; check termination resistance (~60 Ω across H-L)
Signal parameters
- CAN bus idle (recessive) voltages: CAN_H ≈ 2.5 V, CAN_L ≈ 2.5 V (both lines)
- CAN dominant state (when active): CAN_H ≈ 3.5 V, CAN_L ≈ 1.5 V (typical values)
- Bus termination resistance: ≈ 60 Ω measured between CAN_H and CAN_L (two 120 Ω in parallel)
- Presence of expected TCU node ID and periodic CAN message IDs for gearbox (check with OEM data list)
- Wake/sleep frames and bus activity during key ON/START
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect diagnostic scanner and record U1310 and all network-related DTCs and freeze/frame data.
- Verify battery voltage and secure battery terminals; retest after charging if low.
- Check fuses/relays for TCU power circuit; restore any blown fuses and retest communications.
- Visually inspect the transmission ECU connector and wiring harness for damage, corrosion, or water ingress; repair or reseal as required.
- With ignition ON (engine off), measure power and ground at the TCU connector pins; confirm correct voltages and good chassis/ECU grounds.
- Measure CAN_H and CAN_L voltages at the TCU connector; confirm recessive and dominant levels and check differential voltage.
- Measure termination resistance between CAN_H and CAN_L (approx. 60 Ω). If open or low, trace and repair termination or short.
- Use an oscilloscope or CAN analyzer to view waveforms and verify valid message traffic and IDs from the TCU and gateway.
- If wiring and power/ground are good but no messages: attempt to communicate with the TCU via OEM tool (identify node). If still absent, swap/inspect gateway if evidence points to routing issue.
- If TCU is powered but non-responsive and all wiring checks pass, consult service information for reflash/repair or consider replacement of the TCU. Follow manufacturer programming/replacement procedures.
- After repairs, clear codes, perform relearns if required, and road-test to verify normal communication and system operation.
Likely causes
- Pin corrosion or connector fault at the transmission ECU (common, quick to check)
- Power/ground supply missing to the TCU (fuse, relay, wiring)
- CAN bus wiring open or short between TCU and gateway/module
- Failed TCU (less common than wiring/connector faults)
- Gateway/module not forwarding messages (module failure or wake-up issue)
Fault status
Status
U1310 — No communication detected with the automatic gearbox electronic control unit (TCU): no signal received on the vehicle network.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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