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NetworkU0053

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Vehicle Communication Bus C (-) High

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 CVU0053Vehicle Communication Bus C (-) High SAENetwork
BAIC MotorU0053Vehicle Communication Bus C High BrandNetwork
BYDU0053Vehicle Communication Bus C High BrandNetwork
CheryU0053Vehicle Communication Bus C High BrandNetwork
DaewooU0053Vehicle Communication Bus C High BrandNetwork
DFFSU0053Vehicle Communication Bus C High BrandNetwork
DFFXU0053Vehicle Communication Bus C High BrandNetwork
DFXKU0053Vehicle Communication Bus C High BrandNetwork
EOBDU0053Sõiduki sidebuss C (-) kõrge BrandNetwork
GeelyU0053Vehicle Communication Bus C High BrandNetwork
GMU0053Vehicle Communication Bus C (-) High BrandNetwork
Great WallU0053Vehicle Communication Bus C High BrandNetwork
HafeiU0053Vehicle Communication Bus C High BrandNetwork
HoldenU0053Radio Private CAN Bus [-] Circuit High Voltage BrandNetwork
HyundaiU0053Vehicle Communication Bus C (-) High SAENetwork
Land RoverU0053Vehicle communication bus C(-) high BrandNetwork
OpelU0053Vehicle Communication Bus C (-) High BrandNetwork
PeugeotU0053Vehicle Communication Bus C (-) High SAENetwork
SaabU0053Vehicle Communication Bus C (-) High BrandNetwork
MG (SAIC)U0053Vehicle Communication Bus C High BrandNetwork
TataU0053Vehicle Communication Bus C (-) High BrandNetwork
ToyotaU0053Vehicle Communication Bus C High 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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