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NetworkU0021

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open

25 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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVU0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open SAENetwork
BAIC MotorU0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
Mercedes-BenzU0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open SAENetwork
BYDU0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
CheryU0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
DaewooU0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
DFFSU0021Vehicle speed fault BrandNetwork
DFFXU0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
DFXKU0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
EOBDU0021Low speed CAN communicatiebus (+) open BrandNetwork
GeelyU0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
GMU0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
Great WallU0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
HafeiU0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
HoldenU0021Low Speed CAN Bus [+ BrandNetwork
HyundaiU0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open SAENetwork
Land RoverU0021Low speed CAN communication bus(+) open BrandNetwork
MitsubishiU0021CAN-B bus (+) circuit open BrandNetwork
OpelU0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
PeugeotU0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open SAENetwork
ProtonU0021CAN-B bus (+) circuit open BrandNetwork
SaabU0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
MG (SAIC)U0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
TataU0021Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open BrandNetwork
ToyotaU0021Vehicle speed fault 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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