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NetworkU017B

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Lost communication with restraints system sensor L

19 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car

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 19

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVU017BNo description available Network
BAIC MotorU017BLost Communication With Restraints System Sensor L BrandNetwork
BYDU017BLost Communication With Restraints System Sensor L BrandNetwork
CheryU017BLost Communication With Restraints System Sensor L BrandNetwork
DaewooU017BLost Communication With Restraints System Sensor L BrandNetwork
DFFSU017BLost Communication With Restraints System Sensor L BrandNetwork
DFFXU017BLost Communication With Restraints System Sensor L BrandNetwork
DFXKU017BLost Communication With Restraints System Sensor L BrandNetwork
EOBDU017BKaotatud side turvasüsteemi anduriga L BrandNetwork
GeelyU017BLost Communication With Restraints System Sensor L BrandNetwork
GMU017BLost Communication With Restraints System Sensor L BrandNetwork
Great WallU017BLost Communication With Restraints System Sensor L BrandNetwork
HafeiU017BLost Communication With Restraints System Sensor L BrandNetwork
HyundaiU017BNo description available Network
Land RoverU017BLost Communication With 'Restraints System Sensor L' BrandNetwork
PeugeotU017BNo description available Network
SaabU017BLost Communication With Restraints System Sensor L BrandNetwork
MG (SAIC)U017BLost Communication With Restraints System Sensor L BrandNetwork
ToyotaU017BLost communication with restraints system sensor L 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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