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NetworkU0012

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open

22 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list

1What it means in plain English

Control modules in the car cannot communicate with each other over the vehicle network.

2Common causes

  1. Wiring or connector fault on the communication bus
  2. Faulty control module
  3. Low battery voltage or poor ground
  4. Water ingress in a connector or module
  5. Aftermarket device interfering with the bus

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

The car may run normally or may not run at all. If the module that has lost communication controls steering, brakes, park brake, charging or engine cooling, drive only if those systems feel normal; stop safely if the steering becomes heavy, a brake warning appears, or the engine temperature climbs. If the car will not start or runs badly, have it towed.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 22

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVU0012Pression Regulation. Too High Pressure BrandNetwork
BAIC MotorU0012Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
BYDU0012Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
CheryU0012Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
DaewooU0012Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
DFFSU0012Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
DFFXU0012Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
DFXKU0012Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
EOBDU0012Medium speed CAN communicatiebus (+) open BrandNetwork
GeelyU0012Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
GMU0012Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
Great WallU0012Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
HafeiU0012Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
HoldenU0012Medium Speed CAN Bus [+ BrandNetwork
HyundaiU0012Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open SAENetwork
Land RoverU0012Medium speed CAN communication bus(+) open BrandNetwork
OpelU0012Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
PeugeotU0012Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open SAENetwork
SaabU0012Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
MG (SAIC)U0012Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open SAENetwork
TataU0012Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
ToyotaU0012Medium speed CAN communication bus (+) open BrandNetwork

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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