NetworkU0256

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module A

26 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

Wiring or connector fault on the communication bus
Faulty control module
Low battery voltage or poor ground
Water ingress in a connector or module
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 26

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	U0256	CAN1 Message (EEC1 - Electronic Engine Controller 1) Timeout Brand	Network
BAIC Motor	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module 'A' Brand	Network
Mercedes-Benz	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module A SAE	Network
BYD	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module 'A' Brand	Network
Chery	U0256	Communication lost Brand	Network
Daewoo	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module A SAE	Network
DFFS	U0256	Controller 4 CAN fault Brand	Network
DFFX	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module 'A' Brand	Network
DFXK	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module 'A' Brand	Network
EOBD	U0256	Kaotatud side esikontrollide liidese mooduliga 'A' Brand	Network
Ford	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module A SAE	Network
Geely	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module 'A' Brand	Network
GM	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module 'A' Brand	Network
Great Wall	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module 'A' Brand	Network
Hafei	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module 'A' Brand	Network
Holden	U0256	Lost Communication with Infotainment Faceplate Control Module Brand	Network
Hyundai	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module A SAE	Network
Land Rover	U0256	Lost communication with the front controls interface module Brand	Network
Mazda	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module A SAE	Network
Opel	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module 'A Brand	Network
Peugeot	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module A SAE	Network
Saab	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module 'A' Brand	Network
MG (SAIC)	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module 'A' Brand	Network
Sprinter	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module A SAE	Network
Toyota	U0256	Controller 4 CAN fault Brand	Network
Volkswagen	U0256	Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module A SAE	Network

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 U0256 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	U025600	Communication with the control unit 'AMG DRIVE UNIT' has a malfunction. Brand	Network
Mercedes-Benz	U025686	Communication with control unit 'AMG DRIVE UNIT' has a malfunction. Signal error. Brand	Network
Mercedes-Benz	U025687	Communication with control unit 'AMG DRIVE UNIT' has a malfunction. Missing message. Brand	Network

6Related codes

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