DTC Advanced Diagnostics: U0101-00
DTC U0101-00: CAN Communication Failure with TCM
NOTE
Initial Diagnosis:
The initial on-board diagnosis occurs right after the vehicle condition is turned to the ON mode, and the ABS/VSA indicator comes on, and continues until the indicator goes off.
Regular Diagnosis:
The regular on-board diagnosis begins right after the ABS/VSA indicator goes off, and it continues until the vehicle condition is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
Review "How to troubleshoot the VSA system" before doing the DTC troubleshooting procedure.
Test-drive the vehicle according to local traffic conditions and regulations. Do not test-drive on a lift unless specified.
The possible causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.

Confirmation Procedure
Basic Condition:
12 volt battery voltage 9.6 - 16.5 V

With the Driving Pattern:
1.
Start the engine.
2.
Test-drive the vehicle at 6 mph (10 km/h) or more.
Execution
Regular Diagnosis
Duration
About 1 second
DTC Type
1 drive cycle
Brake system indicator (amber) on
VSA indicator on (Dependant upon the conditions)
Fail Safe Action
Stop hill start assist function (Dependant upon the conditions)
Stop automatic brake hold function (Dependant upon the conditions)
Stop automatic operating function (Drive away assist)
Stop ignition OFF apply function
Possible Cause
Open or Poor connection between the VSA modulator-control unit and the PCM (F-CAN lines)*1
Open or Poor connection between the VSA modulator-control unit and the TCM (F-CAN lines)*2
PCM internal failure
TCM internal failure*2
VSA modulator-control unit internal failure
*1: K24W9/K24V9 engine
*2: L15BE engine