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NetworkU0172

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor C

24 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

Safety: This code relates to the airbag or seat-belt restraint system. An airbag may not deploy in a crash.

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 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVU0172Hybrid Battery. Electrical Current Sensor. (Sensor A.) BrandNetwork
BAIC MotorU0172Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor C BrandNetwork
BYDU0172Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor C BrandNetwork
CheryU0172Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor C BrandNetwork
DaewooU0172Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor C BrandNetwork
DFFSU0172Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor C BrandNetwork
DFFXU0172Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor C BrandNetwork
DFXKU0172Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor C BrandNetwork
EOBDU0172Side turvasüsteemi anduri Cga kadunud BrandNetwork
GeelyU0172Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor C BrandNetwork
GMU0172Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor C BrandNetwork
Great WallU0172Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor C BrandNetwork
HafeiU0172Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor C BrandNetwork
HoldenU0172Lost Communication with Rollover Sensor Module BrandNetwork
HyundaiU0172Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor C SAENetwork
Land RoverU0172Lost communication with the restraints system sensor C BrandNetwork
MitsubishiU0172Side-LH G sensor Comm.error BrandNetwork
OpelU0172Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor C BrandNetwork
PeugeotU0172Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor C SAENetwork
ProtonU0172Side-LH G sensor Comm.error BrandNetwork
SaabU0172Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor C BrandNetwork
MG (SAIC)U0172Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor C BrandNetwork
TataU0172Lost Communication With 'Restraints System Sensor C' BrandNetwork
ToyotaU0172Lost communication with restraints system sensor C 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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