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NetworkU0049

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low

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 CVU0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low SAENetwork
BAIC MotorU0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low BrandNetwork
BYDU0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low BrandNetwork
CheryU0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low BrandNetwork
DaewooU0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low BrandNetwork
DFFSU0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low BrandNetwork
DFFXU0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low BrandNetwork
DFXKU0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low BrandNetwork
EOBDU0049Sõiduki sidebuss C (+) madal BrandNetwork
GeelyU0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low BrandNetwork
GMU0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low BrandNetwork
Great WallU0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low BrandNetwork
HafeiU0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low BrandNetwork
HoldenU0049Radio Private CAN Bus [+] Circuit Low Voltage BrandNetwork
HyundaiU0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low SAENetwork
Land RoverU0049Vehicle communication bus C(+) low BrandNetwork
OpelU0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low BrandNetwork
PeugeotU0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low SAENetwork
SaabU0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low BrandNetwork
MG (SAIC)U0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low SAENetwork
TataU0049Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Low BrandNetwork
ToyotaU0049Vehicle communication bus C (+) low 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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