OBD! CODE 54: ECM and TCM not Communicating
I should have posted this to section, so I apologize for the mis -post inthe main forum. My friend hooked a hand-held diagnostic computer to my car and there were no codes from the the trans. Below is the short version of what I know.
1993 300ZX 2+2 NA AT stock * Automatic trans will not shift to second except manually bu letting off the gas and then applying at the proper RPM's * No codes from trans; solenoids are turning ON and OFF when appropriate * The engine threw a CODE 54 (NISSAN OBD1) "ECM and TCM not Communicating" * Looked under car and there is a wire that appears to have melted against the exhaust * Trans is mechanically sound and is shifting, it's just the engine appears to not know what is going on: you can see on the computer that it shifts as high as 4th (cannot go faster than 40-50mph) I did call a trans shop and they said to check fuses or the harness, but how? So, my question is how can I repair this without taking it in and how much will it cost me -- how should I go about checking the ECM (I know it is behind the floor board on the passenger side). I have friend that can do the job, but he needs to know what to do. OR If there is a good Z Shop or transmission shop in the Bay Area (California) I should take it in to -- got quoted $85 just to look at the car based on all the above info. FYI: I do have a dealer repair manual, so I can find out where everything is at. Thanks for any information and help. |
well, first things first, if u see something broken, fix it.
repair the wire that looks melted. Next, DL the FSM and follow the Troubleshooting guide. Push comes to shove u might need to replace some wires and/or the TCM. |
Safe Mode
I checked all the wiring and everything looked good: cleaned a few of the, rerouted the wiring and replaced the shielding and nothing has changed.
Now, my battery died a few months ago and I did replace it and I have read that can cause the ECU to go into safe mode, but the vehicle ran long enough to reset anything. I had another mechanic tell me that the car might be in SAFE MODE since it is not throwing a CODE 55. How do I go about reseting or clearing the code? There are currently no other codes being thrown. I have seen some information on other sites, butnothing that really explains anythin gin great deatail. Thank you again for all the great responses. |
go to autozone and ask them to read your OBD1 codes. then ask them to clear them.
as for the safe mode deal, i don't know personally but i do know i've seen a thread about it here on z-driver. search and i'm sure you'll find it. |
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