U0141-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH FCM/BCM





For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.


  • When Monitored:
    • With the ignition on
    • Battery voltage between 10 and 16 volts
    • IOD fuse installed
  • Set Condition:

    If the PCM fails to receive bus messages from the BCM for approximately 500 ms.


Possible Causes
 
DTCS RELATED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE, IGNITION, OR VIN MESSAGES
 
CAN C BUS CIRCUITS OPEN OR SHORTED
 
BCM POWER AND GROUND
 
BCM
 
PCM
 




Diagnostic Test

1.VERIFY DTC IS ACTIVE

NOTE: Ensure the IOD fuse is installed and battery voltage is between 10 and 16 volts before proceeding.





Is this DTC Active?

Yes
  • Go To 2


No

2.CHECK FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DTCS


NOTE: Check for CAN C hardware electrical, VIN Missing/Mismatch, battery or ignition related DTCs.



Does the scan tool display any active DTCs to the conditions listed above?

Yes
  • Diagnose and repair the DTC(s). Refer to the Table of Contents in the applicable Section.


No
  • Go To 3

3.VERIFY THAT THE BCM IS ACTIVE ON THE BUS




Is the BCM active on the bus?

Yes
  • Go To 4


No

4.CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCS



Is there more than one module with active DTCs “Logged Against” the BCM?

Yes


No