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NetworkU0186

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier

27 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 27

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier SAENetwork
BAIC MotorU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier BrandNetwork
BYDU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier BrandNetwork
CheryU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier BrandNetwork
DaewooU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier BrandNetwork
DFFSU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier BrandNetwork
DFFXU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier BrandNetwork
DFXKU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier BrandNetwork
EOBDU0186Kaotatud side helivõimendiga 'A' BrandNetwork
GeelyU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier BrandNetwork
GMU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier BrandNetwork
Great WallU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier BrandNetwork
HafeiU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier BrandNetwork
HoldenU0186Lost Communication with Audio Amplifier BrandNetwork
HyundaiU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier SAENetwork
Land RoverU0186Lost communication with the audio amplifier BrandNetwork
MaseratiU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier BrandNetwork
MitsubishiU0186Audio amplifier CAN timeout BrandNetwork
OpelU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier BrandNetwork
PeugeotU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier SAENetwork
ProtonU0186Audio amplifier CAN timeout BrandNetwork
SaabU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier BrandNetwork
Maxus (SAIC)U0186Lost Communication With AMP BrandNetwork
MG (SAIC)U0186Lost Communication With AMP BrandNetwork
TataU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier BrandNetwork
ToyotaU0186Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier BrandNetwork
VolkswagenU0186SAE: No Communications with Audio Amplifier 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of U0186 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongU018611DCDC Converter Circuit Short to GND BrandNetwork
SsangYongU018612DCDC Converter Circuit Short to B+ BrandNetwork
SsangYongU018613DCDC Converter Circuit Disconnection BrandNetwork

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