Lost communication with TCM?

2015 DODGE CARAVAN
146,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Original problem was hard shifting kind of slamming into second gear added transmission fluid with conditioner seem to help so I added another one and then my radiator went outside problem not sure if its connected thermostat went out changed out both of those. Shortly after that I went to accelerate in my car was stuck in what it seemed like neutral but was still accelerating somewhat but very limited acceleration and it was very high RPMs like five or six RPMs and would not come down unless I let go of the gas pedal that was when I put a computer on it and it said lost communication with TCM so we assumed it was the TCM didn't end up changing that out because we thought it was a sensor that was out. So my accelerator sensor was throwing a code so I changed out my accelerator pedal and now it's saying throttle body issue so I'm also changing that out I opened up the engine and under the intake that I needed new valves because I also had an oil leak but currently in the midst of that but still have lost communication with TCM so I can't communicate with my transmission to find any codes. Where should I look for wiring harness issues for TCM? Could it be something else?
Mar 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Yep, this code means the TCM is not working, I would check the fuses that power it first. Here is a guide to help you with the test and the fuses that should be looked at as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

There is also a transmission control relay that I would swap out. Here are the fuses inside the TIPM (fuse panel under the hood) fuse: J18, M28, M33 and M15. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Mar 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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I'm sorry I probably should have put that I've exhausted almost every effort to figure out what's wrong with it I've checked all fuses and relays. I've done all of it I'm now looking at the wiring harness to see if there's any break in the line I don't exactly know how to check it with the multimeter but I'm also looking into that to see if it's even getting power I pulled the TIPM and it seems like everything is fine underneath that I haven't checked ground wires or anything but the driver side and front and back doors both have open circuits That's the only codes that I see for wiring issues.
Mar 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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I would turn the key on and use the guide above to test for power at the fuses listed above, let me know if they have power or not.
Mar 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Okay. I just changed out the oil cooler and cleaned a bunch of sensors so I'm going to put it back together and check the things you said to check, and I'll let you know. Thank you for your help.
Mar 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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np, happy wrenching!
Mar 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM