MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Locks, Latches and Entry Systems

501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems

2016 MustangReference 1,414 / 6,619HTML edition
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FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, Click here to access Guided Routine (BCM).

No

The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.

U0146:00

Normal Operations and Fault Conditions

The RTM communicates with the GWM over the CAN. If the RTM does not receive messages from the GWM, features such as the keyless entry can be inoperative.

RTM DTC Fault Trigger Conditions

DTC

Description

Fault Trigger Conditions

U0146:00 Lost Communication With Gateway "A": No Sub Type

Information

Sets when the RTM detects data messages are missing from the GWM over the CAN.

Possible Cause

Network communication concern RTM GWM

PINPOINT TEST U : U0146:00

U1 VERIFY THE CUSTOMER CONCERN

Ignition ON. Verify there is an observable symptom present.

Is an observable symptom present?

Yes

GO to U2

No

The system is operating normally at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.

U2 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK

Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform a network test.

Does the GWM pass the network test?

Yes

GO to U3

No

REFER to: Communications Network (418-00 Module Communications Network, Diagnosis and Testing).

U3 CHECK FOR CHARGING SYSTEM RELATED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

Using a diagnostic scan tool, retrieve all Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).

Are any battery voltage or charging system related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) retrieved?

Yes

DIAGNOSE the charging system. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 414 for the procedure.

No

GO to U4

U4 RECHECK THE RTM (RADIO TRANSCEIVER MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

NOTE: If new modules were installed prior to the DTC being set, the module configuration may be incorrectly set during PMI or the PMI may not have been performed. Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and repeat the RTM self-test.

Is DTC U0146:00 still present?

Yes

GO to U5

No

The system is operating correctly at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.

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