NetworkU04A4

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Invalid Data Received From Particulate Matter Sensor A

13 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 13

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	U04A4	Invalid Data Received From Particulate Matter Sensor A SAE	Network
Daewoo	U04A4	Invalid Data Received From Particulate Matter Sensor A SAE	Network
EOBD	U04A4	Ugyldige data modtaget fra partikelsensor 'A' Brand	Network
GM	U04A4	Invalid Data Received From Particulate Matter Sensor A SAE	Network
Holden	U04A4	Invalid Data Received From Particulate Matter Sensor Brand	Network
Land Rover	U04A4	Invalid data received from particulate matter sensor Brand	Network
Maserati	U04A4	Implausible Data Received from Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor Brand	Network
Mitsubishi	U04A4	Invalid Data Received From Particulate Matter Sensor A SAE	Network
Opel	U04A4	Invalid Data Received From Particulate Matter Sensor A SAE	Network
Peugeot	U04A4	Invalid Data Received From Particulate Matter Sensor A SAE	Network
Saab	U04A4	Invalid Data Received From Particulate Matter Sensor A SAE	Network
Tata	U04A4	Invalid Data Received From Particulate Matter Sensor A SAE	Network
Toyota	U04A4	Invalid data received from particulate matter sensor 'A' Brand	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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of U04A4 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Hyundai	U04A400	If abnormal trim factor message from PM sensor unit is received, ECM sets DTC Brand	Network

6Related codes

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