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NetworkU0291

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B

25 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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVU0291Cylinder 6. Pressure Too Low BrandNetwork
BAIC MotorU0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B BrandNetwork
BYDU0291Lost communication with SCU fault BrandNetwork
CheryU0291Lost communication with shift panel controller BrandNetwork
DaewooU0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B BrandNetwork
DFFSU0291GBC CAN communication lost fault BrandNetwork
DFFXU0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B BrandNetwork
DFXKU0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B BrandNetwork
EOBDU0291Kaotatud side käiguvahetuse juhtmooduliga B BrandNetwork
GeelyU0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B BrandNetwork
GMU0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B BrandNetwork
Great WallU0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B BrandNetwork
HafeiU0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B BrandNetwork
HondaU0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B SAENetwork
HyundaiU0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B SAENetwork
IsuzuU0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B SAENetwork
Land RoverU0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B SAENetwork
NissanU0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B SAENetwork
OpelU0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B BrandNetwork
PeugeotU0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B SAENetwork
ProtonU0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B SAENetwork
SaabU0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B BrandNetwork
MG (SAIC)U0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B BrandNetwork
SuzukiU0291Lost Communication With Gear Shift Control Module B SAENetwork
ToyotaU0291Electronic shift controller (GBC) CAN communication lost 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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