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Thread: U0101 - TCM not communicating - 2010 CTS-V

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    U0101 - TCM not communicating - 2010 CTS-V

    Code U0101 came up today while I was working on buttoning up a twin turbo build. I poked around with HPTuners to see if I could read the TCM but it says "Requesting access.....Connection Timed Out..........FAILED" and I can't get it to connect. Communication with the ECM works fine (Read and write).

    I unplugged everything from the ODBII port, disconnected the battery for 1/2 hour hoping to reset the CAN, checked the plug / wires / pins / connector in the trans and blew some air in them to remove any possible debris, cleaned the battery posts and all the grounds, cleared the codes and it comes back immediately when I turn the key on.

    "Stabilitrac Off"
    "Parking assist Off"
    "Service Stabilitrac"
    "Service Tire Monitor System"
    "Service Traction Control"

    The car is stuck in some type of "limp" mode and seems like it is stuck in 3rd gear (Reverse works too). No gear indicator on the dash either.

    I drove it two days ago while logging some around town driving and zero transmission related problems.

    Not sure what else I could try to get this bitch to recognize the TCM at all.

    Any suggestions or recommendations are welcome!

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    #PIC5630: Intermittent No Crank U0100 U0101 U0121 - (Apr 17, 2013)
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    Intermittent No Crank U0100 U0101 U0121


    Models:
    2008 - 2012 Cadillac CTS
    With 6-Speed Automatic Transmission

    The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
    Condition/Concern:
    A customer may comment about an intermittent no crank / no start and/or an intermittent SES lamp illuminated. Diagnostics may reveal a U0100, U0121 and/or a U0101 with a possible no communication with the TCM, EBCM, and/or ECM.
    Recommendation/Instructions:
    Please check the round connector at the transmission control module (Control Solenoid Valve Assembly) for possible High Speed LAN wire/wires that may be pushed out of the back of the connector.
    After locating the high speed LAN wires gently pull out on the wires to make sure they are seated correctly. It has been noted that the terminals are pushed back out of the connector body with damaged lock tabs on the terminal. If this issue is confirmed, please replace the suspect terminal(s) and re-test.
    Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.
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    Last edited by DGS; 11-05-2018 at 06:51 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DGS View Post
    #PIC5630: Intermittent No Crank U0100 U0101 U0121 - (Apr 17, 2013)
    Subject:
    Intermittent No Crank U0100 U0101 U0121


    Models:
    2008 - 2012 Cadillac CTS
    With 6-Speed Automatic Transmission

    The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
    Condition/Concern:
    A customer may comment about an intermittent no crank / no start and/or an intermittent SES lamp illuminated. Diagnostics may reveal a U0100, U0121 and/or a U0101 with a possible no communication with the TCM, EBCM, and/or ECM.
    Recommendation/Instructions:
    Please check the round connector at the transmission control module (Control Solenoid Valve Assembly) for possible High Speed LAN wire/wires that may be pushed out of the back of the connector.
    After locating the high speed LAN wires gently pull out on the wires to make sure they are seated correctly. It has been noted that the terminals are pushed back out of the connector body with damaged lock tabs on the terminal. If this issue is confirmed, please replace the suspect terminal(s) and re-test.
    Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.
    Thanks!

    I have triple checked all the wires, pins and connector.

    I think I am at the point of dropping out the TCM.
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    Last edited by theheder; 11-18-2018 at 01:26 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by theheder View Post
    Thanks!

    I have triple checked all the wires, pins and connector.

    I think I am at the point of dropping out the TCM.
    How did you go with dropping out the TCM?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Crackerbuzz View Post
    How did you go with dropping out the TCM?
    That is an old post but I ran into this with similar problems hoping to find resolution somewhere. I hate it when posts never go resolved. I can not say from the original post but I believe its in the trans and gotta pull the trans and open it up for the tcm if I am not mistaken.

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    Quote Originally Posted by g9s8r View Post
    That is an old post but I ran into this with similar problems hoping to find resolution somewhere. I hate it when posts never go resolved. I can not say from the original post but I believe its in the trans and gotta pull the trans and open it up for the tcm if I am not mistaken.
    Thats correct for 6l80e/90e transmissions. I dont know how many times i've seen this same issue. Double check the trans plug and make sure it is fully seated and locked in place. there should be a threaded collar on the round trans plug that pulled the connector into a fully seat position. Its easy to think the connector is seated properly when it is not.

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    I dropped the transmission pan and tried several known good TCMs that I borrowed from my tuner / 6L90 transmission guru. Same problems.
    Eventually replaced the underhood fuse box and that resolved the issues

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    Last edited by theheder; 12-27-2021 at 02:36 PM.