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NetworkU0294

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module

23 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 23

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVU0294Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module SAENetwork
BAIC MotorU0294Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module BrandNetwork
BYDU0294Lost communication with EV-HEV switch BrandNetwork
CheryU0294Lost Communication with BMS BrandNetwork
DaewooU0294Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module BrandNetwork
DFFSU0294Battery Management System (BMS) communication lost BrandNetwork
DFFXU0294Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module BrandNetwork
DFXKU0294Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module BrandNetwork
EOBDU0294Kaotatud side juhtimismootori juhtmooduliga 'D' BrandNetwork
GeelyU0294Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module BrandNetwork
GMU0294Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module BrandNetwork
Great WallU0294Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module BrandNetwork
HafeiU0294Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module BrandNetwork
HoldenU0294Lost Communication with Powertrain Control Monitor Module BrandNetwork
HyundaiU0294Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module SAENetwork
IsuzuU0294Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module SAENetwork
Land RoverU0294Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module BrandNetwork
OpelU0294Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module BrandNetwork
PeugeotU0294Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module SAENetwork
SaabU0294Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module BrandNetwork
Maxus (SAIC)U0294Lost Communication With VCU BrandNetwork
MG (SAIC)U0294Lost Communication With VCU BrandNetwork
ToyotaU0294Lost communication with Battery Management System (BMS) 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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