Eaton Gen 1 (AutoShift) Fault Code: 16 PID: SID 248 FMI: 2 Eaton Proprietary Link (EPL)

Overview:
This code indicates that the system manager ECU and the transmission ECU are unable to communicate.

Detection:
Starting at key-on and throughout operation, the System Manager constantly monitors the communication with the Transmission ECU. If a communication fault occurs for more than five seconds, fault code 16 is set.

Fallback:
This fault causes an In Place fallback while moving and a failure during system initialization.

Required Tools:
1) Basic Hand Tools
2) Hand-Held Diagnostic Tool
3) Digital Volt/Ohm Meter
4) AutoSelect/AutoShift Troubleshooting Guide
5) Data Link Tester

Possible Causes:
1) Damaged transmission interface harness
2) Damaged transmission harness
3) Damaged tower or OEM harness
4) Malfunctioning transmission ECU
5) Malfunctioning system manager ECU
6) Powers and Grounds
7) Damaged PIM

Eaton Gen 1 (AutoShift) Fault Code: 15 PID: SID 57 FMI: 2 Shift Lever Data Link
Eaton Gen 1 (AutoShift) Fault Code: 14 PID: SID 18 FMI: 12 Shift Lever
Eaton Gen 1 (AutoShift) Fault Code: 13 PID: SID 236 FMI: 5 Power Connect Relay Coil
Eaton Gen 1 (AutoShift) Fault Code: 13 PID: SID 236 FMI: 4 Power Connect Relay Coil
Eaton Gen 1 (AutoShift) Fault Code: 12 PID: SID 233 FMI: 12 Transmission ECU
Eaton Gen 1 (AutoShift) Fault Code: 12 PID: SID 233 FMI: 12 Transmission ECU
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