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Module communication (CAN bus) fault codes

275 VAG and OBD-II codes covering module communication (can bus), each with what it means in plain English and how urgent it is.

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CodeDefinitionSeverity
00470Data Bus for Comfort System: Single-Wire Operation / Open CircuitInvestigate soon
00546Data Bus Powertrain - Missing Message / DefectiveInvestigate soon
01304Radio (R): No Signal / No Communication (databus)Investigate soon
01305Data Bus for Infotainment: No Signal / No CommunicationInvestigate soon
01309Power Steering Control Module (J500): No Communication / Implausible SignalDo not keep driving
01310Ride Height / Level Control Module (J197): No Communication (databus)Investigate soon
01312Powertrain Data Bus (CAN): Faulty / Excessive Communication ErrorsInvestigate soon
01314Engine Control Module: No Signal / No Communication (databus)Investigate soon
01316ABS Control Module: No Signal / No Communication (databus)Do not keep driving
01317Control Module in Instrument Cluster (J285): No Communication (databus)Investigate soon
01321Airbag Control Module (J234): No Signal / No Communication (databus)Safety system
01324All Wheel Drive Control Module (J492): No Communication (databus)Investigate soon
01325Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module (J502): No Communication (databus)Investigate soon
01326Multi-Function Steering Wheel Control Module (J453): No Communication (databus)Do not keep driving
01333Door Control Module, Rear Left (J388): No Communication / DefectiveInvestigate soon
01334Door Control Module, Rear Right (J389): No Communication / DefectiveInvestigate soon
01335Driver Side Seat/Mirror Adjustment Control Module: No Communication (databus)Investigate soon
01336Data Bus for Comfort System: Faulty / Single-Wire OperationInvestigate soon
18005Data Bus Powertrain: missing message from level control system control module (J197)Investigate soon
18057Data Bus Powertrain: Missing Message from ABS Control ModuleDo not keep driving
18058Data Bus Powertrain: Missing Message from Instrument Cluster (J285)Investigate soon
B116ADoor Control Module; Driver Side (J386) — internal fault / no communicationInvestigate soon
B1304Left Front Belt Tensioner Control Module (J854): Not Configured / no communicationSafety system
B1305Right Front Belt Tensioner Control Module (J855): Not Configured / no communicationSafety system
P0600Serial Communication LinkInvestigate soon
P0644Driver Display Serial Communication CircuitInvestigate soon
P0683Glow Plug Control Module 1 to PCM Communication CircuitInvestigate soon
P0684Glow Plug Control Module 1 to PCM Communication Circuit Range/PerformanceInvestigate soon
P0863TCM Communication CircuitInvestigate soon
P0864TCM Communication Circuit Range/PerformanceInvestigate soon
P0865TCM Communication Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P0866TCM Communication Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P1628Data Bus Powertrain - Missing Message from Steering Angle SensorDo not keep driving
P1635Data Bus Powertrain - Missing Message from A/C Control ModuleInvestigate soon
P1636Data Bus Powertrain - Missing Message from Airbag Control ModuleSafety system
P1637Data Bus Powertrain - Missing Message from Central ElectricsInvestigate soon
P1648Data Bus Powertrain - MalfunctionInvestigate soon
P1649Data Bus Powertrain - Missing Message from ABS Control ModuleDo not keep driving
P1650Data Bus Powertrain - Missing Message from Instrument ClusterInvestigate soon
P1850Data Bus Powertrain - Missing Message from Engine Control Module (ECM)Investigate soon
P1851Data Bus Powertrain - Missing Message from Brake Control Module (ABS)Do not keep driving
P1852Data Bus Powertrain - Implausible Message from Engine Control Module (ECM)Investigate soon
P1854Data Bus Powertrain - Hardware DefectiveInvestigate soon
P1855Data Bus Powertrain - Software Version Control MalfunctionInvestigate soon
P1860Kick-Down Switch - Error Message via Data Bus PowertrainInvestigate soon
U0001High Speed CAN Communication BusInvestigate soon
U0002High Speed CAN Communication Bus - Performance / signal implausibleInvestigate soon
U0003High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) / CAN-High Open circuitInvestigate soon
U0004High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) / CAN-High shorted Low (to ground)Investigate soon
U0005High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) / CAN-High shorted High (to B+)Investigate soon
U0006High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) / CAN-Low Open circuitInvestigate soon
U0007High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) / CAN-Low shorted Low (to ground)Investigate soon
U0008High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) / CAN-Low shorted High (to B+)Investigate soon
U0009High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) shorted to Bus (+) / CAN-Low shorted to CAN-HighInvestigate soon
U0010Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (comfort/infotainment CAN) - general bus faultInvestigate soon
U0011Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus - Performance / signal implausibleInvestigate soon
U0012Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) OpenInvestigate soon
U0013Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) shorted Low (to ground)Investigate soon
U0014Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) shorted High (to B+)Investigate soon
U0015Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) OpenInvestigate soon
U0016Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) shorted Low (to ground)Investigate soon
U0017Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) shorted High (to B+)Investigate soon
U0018Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) shorted to Bus (+)Investigate soon
U0019Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (comfort/convenience CAN) - general bus faultInvestigate soon
U0020Low Speed CAN Communication Bus - Performance / signal implausibleInvestigate soon
U0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) OpenInvestigate soon
U0022Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) shorted Low (to ground)Investigate soon
U0023Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) shorted High (to B+)Investigate soon
U0024Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) OpenInvestigate soon
U0025Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) shorted Low (to ground)Investigate soon
U0026Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) shorted High (to B+)Investigate soon
U0027Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) shorted to Bus (+)Investigate soon
U0028Vehicle Communication Bus A - general faultInvestigate soon
U0029Vehicle Communication Bus A - Performance / implausibleInvestigate soon
U0030Vehicle Communication Bus A (+) OpenInvestigate soon
U0031Vehicle Communication Bus A (+) shorted Low (to ground)Investigate soon
U0032Vehicle Communication Bus A (+) shorted High (to B+)Investigate soon
U0033Vehicle Communication Bus A (-) OpenInvestigate soon
U0034Vehicle Communication Bus A (-) shorted Low (to ground)Investigate soon
U0035Vehicle Communication Bus A (-) shorted High (to B+)Investigate soon
U0036Vehicle Communication Bus A (-) shorted to Bus A (+)Investigate soon
U0037Vehicle Communication Bus B - general faultInvestigate soon
U0038Vehicle Communication Bus B - Performance / implausibleInvestigate soon
U0039Vehicle Communication Bus B (+) OpenInvestigate soon
U0040Vehicle Communication Bus B (+) shorted Low (to ground)Investigate soon
U0041Vehicle Communication Bus B (+) shorted High (to B+)Investigate soon
U0042Vehicle Communication Bus B (-) OpenInvestigate soon
U0043Vehicle Communication Bus B (-) shorted Low (to ground)Investigate soon
U0044Vehicle Communication Bus B (-) shorted High (to B+)Investigate soon
U0045Vehicle Communication Bus B (-) shorted to Bus B (+)Investigate soon
U0046Vehicle Communication Bus C - general fault (Infotainment CAN)Investigate soon
U0047Vehicle Communication Bus C - Performance / implausibleInvestigate soon
U0048Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) OpenInvestigate soon
U0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) shorted Low (to ground)Investigate soon
U0050Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) shorted High (to B+)Investigate soon
U0051Vehicle Communication Bus C (-) OpenInvestigate soon
U0052Vehicle Communication Bus C (-) shorted Low (to ground)Investigate soon
U0053Vehicle Communication Bus C (-) shorted High (to B+)Investigate soon
U0054Vehicle Communication Bus C (-) shorted to Bus C (+)Investigate soon
U0055Vehicle Communication Bus D - general faultInvestigate soon
U0056Vehicle Communication Bus D - Performance / implausibleInvestigate soon
U0057Vehicle Communication Bus D (+) OpenInvestigate soon
U0058Vehicle Communication Bus D (+) shorted Low (to ground)Investigate soon
U0059Vehicle Communication Bus D (+) shorted High (to B+)Investigate soon
U0060Vehicle Communication Bus D (-) OpenInvestigate soon
U0061Vehicle Communication Bus D (-) shorted Low (to ground)Investigate soon
U0062Vehicle Communication Bus D (-) shorted High (to B+)Investigate soon
U0063Vehicle Communication Bus D (-) shorted to Bus D (+)Investigate soon
U0064Vehicle Communication Bus E - general faultInvestigate soon
U0065Vehicle Communication Bus E - Performance / implausibleInvestigate soon
U0066Vehicle Communication Bus E (+) OpenInvestigate soon
U0067Vehicle Communication Bus E (+) shorted Low (to ground)Investigate soon
U0068Vehicle Communication Bus E (+) shorted High (to B+)Investigate soon
U0069Vehicle Communication Bus E (-) OpenInvestigate soon
U0070Vehicle Communication Bus E (-) shorted Low (to ground)Investigate soon
U0071Vehicle Communication Bus E (-) shorted High (to B+)Investigate soon
U0072Vehicle Communication Bus E (-) shorted to Bus E (+)Investigate soon
U0073Control Module Communication Bus 'A' Off (CAN bus-off - controller stopped transmitting)Investigate soon
U0074Control Module Communication Bus 'B' Off (CAN bus-off)Investigate soon
U0075Control Module Communication Bus 'C' Off (CAN bus-off)Investigate soon
U0076Control Module Communication Bus 'D' Off (CAN bus-off)Investigate soon
U0077Control Module Communication Bus 'E' Off (CAN bus-off)Investigate soon
U0078Control Module Communication Bus 'F' Off (CAN bus-off)Investigate soon
U0079Control Module Communication Bus 'G' Off (CAN bus-off)Investigate soon
U0100Lost Communication With ECM/PCM AInvestigate soon
U0101Lost Communication With TCMInvestigate soon
U0102Lost Communication With Transfer Case Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0104Lost Communication With Cruise Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0106Lost Communication With Glow Plug Control Module 1Investigate soon
U010ALost Communication With Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Module AInvestigate soon
U010BLost Communication With Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Module BInvestigate soon
U010FLost Communication With Air Conditioning Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0110Lost Communication With Drive Motor Control Module AInvestigate soon
U0113Lost Communication With Emissions Critical Control InformationInvestigate soon
U0115Lost Communication With ECM/PCM BInvestigate soon
U0117Lost Communication With PTO Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U011ALost Communication With Exhaust Gas Sensor Module AInvestigate soon
U011BLost Communication With Rocker Arm Control Module AInvestigate soon
U011CLost Communication With Rocker Arm Control Module BInvestigate soon
U011DLost Communication With All Wheel Drive Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0120Lost Communication With Starter / Generator Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0121Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module ADo not keep driving
U0122Lost Communication With Vehicle Dynamics Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0123Lost Communication With Yaw Rate Sensor ModuleInvestigate soon
U0124Lost Communication With Lateral Acceleration Sensor ModuleInvestigate soon
U0125Lost Communication With Multi-axis Acceleration Sensor Module AInvestigate soon
U0126Lost Communication With Steering Angle Sensor ModuleDo not keep driving
U0127Lost Communication With Tire Pressure Monitor ModuleInvestigate soon
U0128Lost Communication With Park Brake Control ModuleDo not keep driving
U0129Lost Communication With Brake System Control Module ADo not keep driving
U0130Lost Communication With Steering Effort Control ModuleDo not keep driving
U0131Lost Communication With Power Steering Control Module ADo not keep driving
U0132Lost Communication With Ride Level / Air Suspension Control Module (J197)Investigate soon
U0133Lost Communication With Active Roll Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0134Lost Communication With Power Steering Control Module - RearDo not keep driving
U0135Lost Communication With Differential Control Module - FrontInvestigate soon
U0136Lost Communication With Differential Control Module - RearInvestigate soon
U0138Lost Communication With All Terrain Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0139Lost Communication With Suspension Control Module BInvestigate soon
U0140Lost Communication With Body Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0141Lost Communication With Body Control Module AInvestigate soon
U0142Lost Communication With Body Control Module BInvestigate soon
U0143Lost Communication With Body Control Module CInvestigate soon
U0144Lost Communication With Body Control Module DInvestigate soon
U0145Lost Communication With Body Control Module EInvestigate soon
U0146Lost Communication With Gateway 'A' (central Gateway / Diagnostic Interface for Databus J533)Investigate soon
U0147Lost Communication With Gateway 'B' (Serial Data Gateway Module B)Investigate soon
U0148Lost Communication With Gateway 'C'Investigate soon
U0149Lost Communication With Gateway 'D'Investigate soon
U0150Lost Communication With Gateway 'E'Investigate soon
U0151Lost Communication With Restraints Control ModuleSafety system
U0152Lost Communication With Side Restraints Control Module - LeftSafety system
U0153Lost Communication With Side Restraints Control Module - RightSafety system
U0154Lost Communication With Restraints Occupant Classification System ModuleSafety system
U0155Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0156Lost Communication With Information Center AInvestigate soon
U0157Lost Communication With Information Center BInvestigate soon
U0158Lost Communication With Head Up DisplayInvestigate soon
U0159Lost Communication With Parking Assist Control Module AInvestigate soon
U0160Lost Communication With Audible Alert Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0161Lost Communication With Compass ModuleInvestigate soon
U0162Lost Communication With Navigation Display ModuleInvestigate soon
U0163Lost Communication With Navigation Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0164Lost Communication With HVAC Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0165Lost Communication With HVAC Control Module - RearInvestigate soon
U0166Lost Communication With Auxiliary Heater Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0167Lost Communication With Vehicle Immobilizer Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0168Lost Communication With Vehicle Security Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0169Lost Communication With Sunroof Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U016ALost Communication With Global Positioning System ModuleInvestigate soon
U0170Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor ASafety system
U0171Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor BSafety system
U0172Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor CSafety system
U0173Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor DSafety system
U0174Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor ESafety system
U0175Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor FSafety system
U0176Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor GSafety system
U0177Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor HSafety system
U0178Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor ISafety system
U0179Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor JSafety system
U017ALost Communication With Restraints System Sensor KSafety system
U017BLost Communication With Restraints System Sensor LSafety system
U017CLost Communication With Restraints System Sensor MSafety system
U017DLost Communication With Restraints System Sensor NSafety system
U017ELost Communication With Seat Belt Pretensioner Module ASafety system
U017FLost Communication With Seat Belt Pretensioner Module BSafety system
U0180Lost Communication With Automatic Lighting Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0181Lost Communication With Headlamp Leveling Control Module AInvestigate soon
U0182Lost Communication With Lighting Control Module - FrontInvestigate soon
U0183Lost Communication With Lighting Control Module - Rear AInvestigate soon
U0184Lost Communication With RadioInvestigate soon
U0185Lost Communication With Antenna Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier AInvestigate soon
U0187Lost Communication With Digital Disc Player/Changer Module AInvestigate soon
U0188Lost Communication With Digital Disc Player/Changer Module BInvestigate soon
U0189Lost Communication With Digital Disc Player/Changer Module CInvestigate soon
U0190Lost Communication With Digital Disc Player/Changer Module DInvestigate soon
U0191Lost Communication With TelevisionInvestigate soon
U0192Lost Communication With Personal ComputerInvestigate soon
U0193Lost Communication With Digital Audio Control Module AInvestigate soon
U0194Lost Communication With Digital Audio Control Module BInvestigate soon
U0195Lost Communication With Subscription Entertainment Receiver ModuleInvestigate soon
U0196Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Rear AInvestigate soon
U0197Lost Communication With Telephone Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0198Lost Communication With Telematic Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0199Lost Communication With Door Control Module AInvestigate soon
U0200Lost Communication With Door Control Module 'B' (Front Passenger door J387)Investigate soon
U0201Lost Communication With Door Control Module 'C' (Rear Left door J388)Investigate soon
U0202Lost Communication With Door Control Module 'D' (Rear Right door J389)Investigate soon
U0203Lost Communication With Door Control Module 'E'Investigate soon
U0204Lost Communication With Door Control Module 'F'Investigate soon
U0205Lost Communication With Door Control Module 'G'Investigate soon
U0206Lost Communication With Folding Top / Convertible Top Control Module (J256)Investigate soon
U0207Lost Communication With Movable Roof Control Module 'A'Investigate soon
U0208Lost Communication With Seat Control Module 'A' (Driver seat memory J136)Investigate soon
U0209Lost Communication With Seat Control Module 'B' (Passenger seat J521)Investigate soon
U0210Lost Communication With Seat Control Module 'C'Investigate soon
U0211Lost Communication With Seat Control Module 'D'Investigate soon
U0212Lost Communication With Steering Column Control Module (J527 steering column electronics)Do not keep driving
U0213Lost Communication With Mirror Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0214Lost Communication With Remote Function Actuation (keyless entry / RFA, Kessy J518)Investigate soon
U0215Lost Communication With Door Switch 'A'Investigate soon
U0216Lost Communication With Door Switch 'B'Investigate soon
U0217Lost Communication With Door Switch 'C'Investigate soon
U0218Lost Communication With Door Switch 'D'Investigate soon
U0219Lost Communication With Door Switch 'E'Investigate soon
U0220Lost Communication With Door Switch 'F'Investigate soon
U0221Lost Communication With Door Switch 'G'Investigate soon
U0222Lost Communication With Door Window Motor 'A'Investigate soon
U0223Lost Communication With Door Window Motor 'B'Investigate soon
U0224Lost Communication With Door Window Motor 'C'Investigate soon
U0225Lost Communication With Door Window Motor 'D'Investigate soon
U0226Lost Communication With Door Window Motor 'E'Investigate soon
U0229Lost Communication With Heated Steering Wheel ModuleDo not keep driving
U0230Lost Communication With Rear Gate / Liftgate Control Module (J605)Investigate soon
U0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensing / Rain-Light Sensor Module (G397)Investigate soon
U0232Lost Communication With Side Obstacle Detection Control Module 'A' (Lane Change / Side Assist)Investigate soon
U0233Lost Communication With Side Obstacle Detection Control Module 'B' (Lane Change / Side Assist)Investigate soon
U0234Lost Communication With Convenience / Comfort Recall ModuleInvestigate soon
U0235Lost Communication With Cruise Control Front Distance Range Sensor (single ACC radar sensor, J428)Investigate soon
U0236Lost Communication With Steering Column Lock ModuleDo not keep driving
U0245Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module, FrontInvestigate soon
U0253Lost Communication With Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM)Investigate soon
U0293Lost Communication With Hybrid / High-Voltage (EV) Powertrain Control ModuleInvestigate soon
U0400Invalid Data Received (generic - implausible databus message)Investigate soon
U1030Local Databus (LIN) — electrical fault (HVAC actuator sub-bus)Investigate soon
U10BALocal Databus (LIN sub-bus) — no communication with HVAC sub-node/actuatorInvestigate soon
U1111VAG manufacturer: Function Restriction due to Missing / Received Faulty Messages (databus)Investigate soon
U1112Databus: Function Restriction due to Implausible Message(s) - a bus message from another named control module was received but contains implausible / out-of-range signal data, so dependent functions in this module are limited. Sub-code identifies the source module.Investigate soon
U1113VAG manufacturer: Function limitation due to lack of / faulty databus messagesInvestigate soon
U1121VAG manufacturer: Databus Missing Message (expected message from a required control module not received)Investigate soon
U1122Databus: Implausible Message (Databus Unreasonable Message) - a message from a named module was received on the bus but its content fails plausibility/range checks. Sub-code identifies the transmitting module.Investigate soon
U1123VAG manufacturer: Databus Received Error / Implausible Message (invalid or missing data on CAN)Investigate soon
U1420VAG manufacturer: Databus / message fault - invalid value received from control moduleInvestigate soon
U1421VAG manufacturer: Databus / message fault - implausible value received from control moduleInvestigate soon

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