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NetworkU0135

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Lost Communication With Differential Control Module - Front

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 CVU0135Lost Communication With Differential Control Module - Front SAENetwork
BAIC MotorU0135Lost Communication With Differential Control Module Front BrandNetwork
BYDU0135Communication fault with battery management BrandNetwork
CheryU0135Lost Communication With Differential Control Module Front BrandNetwork
DaewooU0135Lost Communication With Differential Control Module Front BrandNetwork
DFFSU0135Lost Communication With Differential Control Module Front BrandNetwork
DFFXU0135Lost Communication With Differential Control Module Front BrandNetwork
DFXKU0135Lost Communication With Differential Control Module Front BrandNetwork
EOBDU0135Kaotatud side esise diferentsiaaljuhtmoduliga BrandNetwork
GeelyU0135Lost Communication With Differential Control Module Front BrandNetwork
GMU0135Lost Communication With Differential Control Module Front BrandNetwork
Great WallU0135Lost Communication With Differential Control Module Front BrandNetwork
HafeiU0135Lost Communication With Differential Control Module Front BrandNetwork
HoldenU0135Lost Communication with Differential Control Module - Front BrandNetwork
HyundaiU0135Lost Communication With Differential Control Module - Front SAENetwork
Land RoverU0135Lost communication with front differential control module BrandNetwork
OpelU0135Lost Communication With Differential Control Module Front BrandNetwork
PeugeotU0135Lost Communication With Differential Control Module - Front SAENetwork
SaabU0135Lost Communication With Differential Control Module Front BrandNetwork
MG (SAIC)U0135Lost Communication With Differential Control Module Front BrandNetwork
ToyotaU0135Lost Communication With Differential Control Module Front BrandNetwork
VolkswagenU0135SAE: No Communication With Differential Control Module Front 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.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of U0135 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongU013581Variant coding error: Glow Plug Control Unit (GCU) specification detection BrandNetwork
SsangYongU013587CAN communication: Glow Plug Control Unit (GCU) message not received BrandNetwork

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