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NetworkU0231

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Lost Communication With Rain Sensor Module

31 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 31

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensor Module SAENetwork
BAIC MotorU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensing Module BrandNetwork
Mercedes-BenzU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensor Module SAENetwork
BYDU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensing Module BrandNetwork
CheryU0231Lost communication with rain volume sensor BrandNetwork
DaewooU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensing Module BrandNetwork
DFFSU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensing Module BrandNetwork
DFFXU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensing Module BrandNetwork
DFXKU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensing Module BrandNetwork
EOBDU0231Kaotatud side vihmastundmismooduliga BrandNetwork
GeelyU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensing Module BrandNetwork
GMU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensing Module BrandNetwork
Great WallU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensing Module BrandNetwork
HafeiU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensing Module BrandNetwork
HoldenU0231Lost Communication with Rain Sensor Module BrandNetwork
HondaU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensor Module SAENetwork
HyundaiU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensor Module SAENetwork
Land RoverU0231Lost communication with the rain sensing module BrandNetwork
MaseratiU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensing Module BrandNetwork
MitsubishiU0231RLS LIN timeout BrandNetwork
OpelU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensing Module BrandNetwork
PeugeotU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensor Module SAENetwork
ProtonU0231RLS LIN timeout BrandNetwork
SaabU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensing Module BrandNetwork
Maxus (SAIC)U0231Lost communication with TCO BrandNetwork
MG (SAIC)U0231Lost communication with TCO BrandNetwork
SubaruU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensor Module SAENetwork
SuzukiU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensing Module BrandNetwork
TataU0231Lost Communication With Rain Sensing Module BrandNetwork
ToyotaU0231Lost communication with rain sensing module BrandNetwork
VolkswagenU0231SAE: No Communications with Rain Sensing Module 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 U0231 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzU023108Communication with the rain/light sensor has a malfunction. There is a signal fault or the message is faulty. BrandNetwork
Mercedes-BenzU02314ADie Kommunikation mit dem Regen-/Lichtsensor hat Funktionsstörung - Falsche Komponente installiert BrandNetwork
Mercedes-BenzU023187Communication with the rain/light sensor has a malfunction. The message is missing. BrandNetwork

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