DTC U0100-87: Lost Communication with ECM/PCM "A" Missing Message; DTC U0131-87: Lost Communication with Power Steering Control Module Missing Message; DTC U0140-87: Lost Communication with Body Control Module Missing Message; DTC U0155-87: Lost Communication with Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module Missing Message; DTC U0163-87: Lost Communication with Navigation Control Module Missing Message; DTC U0198-87: Lost Communication with Telematic Control Module "A" Missing Message; DTC U0293-87: Lost Communication With Hybrid Powertrain Control Module Missing Message [12/2024 - ]: Description

2025 Toyota 4Runner SR5, RWDSECTION Description

These DTCs are stored when the CAN communication system is malfunctioning.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Memory DTC Output from Priority
U0100-87 Lost Communication with ECM/PCM "A" Missing Message Diagnosis Condition:
  1. IG voltage 8.5 V or higher

Malfunction Status:
  1. No communication with ECM

Detection Time:
  1. Continuously for 10 seconds or more
  • CAN communication system
  • ECM
  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly
Memorized Air Conditioner B
U0131-87 Lost Communication with Power Steering Control Module Missing Message Diagnosis Condition:
  1. IG voltage 8.5 V or higher

Malfunction Status:
  1. No communication with power steering ECU (rack and pinion power steering gear assembly)

Detection Time:
  1. Continuously for 10 seconds or more
  • CAN communication system
  • Power steering ECU (rack and pinion power steering gear assembly)
  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly
Memorized Air Conditioner B
U0140-87 Lost Communication with Body Control Module Missing Message Diagnosis Condition:
  1. IG voltage 8.5 V or higher

Malfunction Status:
  1. No communication with main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)

Detection Time:
  1. Continuously for 10 seconds or more
  • CAN communication system
  • Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)
  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly
Memorized Air Conditioner B
U0155-87 Lost Communication with Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module Missing Message Diagnosis Condition:
  1. IG voltage 8.5 V or higher

Malfunction Status:
  1. No communication with combination meter assembly

Detection Time:
  1. Continuously for 10 seconds or more
  • CAN communication system
  • Combination meter assembly
  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly
Memorized Air Conditioner B
U0163-87 Lost Communication with Navigation Control Module Missing Message Diagnosis Condition:
  1. IG voltage 8.5 V or higher

Malfunction Status:
  1. No communication with radio and display receiver assembly

Detection Time:
  1. Continuously for 10 seconds or more
  • CAN communication system
  • Radio and display receiver assembly
  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly
Memorized Air Conditioner B
U0198-87 Lost Communication with Telematic Control Module "A" Missing Message Diagnosis Condition:
  1. IG voltage 8.5 V or higher

Malfunction Status:
  1. No communication with DCM (telematics transceiver)

Detection Time:
  1. Continuously for 10 seconds or more
  • CAN communication system
  • DCM (telematics transceiver)
  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly
Memorized Air Conditioner B
U0293-87 Lost Communication With Hybrid Powertrain Control Module Missing Message Diagnosis Condition:
  1. IG voltage is 8.5 V or more

Malfunction Status:
  1. No communication with hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly

Detection Time:
  1. Continuously for 10 seconds or more
  • CAN communication system
  • Hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly
  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly
Memorized Air Conditioner B
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