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NetworkU1013

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Control Module Not Coded

26 brands affected · Description from Volkswagen data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car

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 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVU1013No description available Network
BAIC MotorU1013CAN accelerator pedal signal error BrandNetwork
Mercedes-BenzU1013No description available Network
BYDU1013CAN accelerator pedal signal error BrandNetwork
CheryU1013BMS and insulation module communication abnormality BrandNetwork
DaewooU1013Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
DFFSU1013ECM Lost communication with battery sensor BrandNetwork
EOBDU1013Styrmodul inte kodad BrandNetwork
GeelyU1013Accelerator Pedal CAN Signal Fault BrandNetwork
GMU1013Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
Great WallU1013CAN accelerator pedal signal error BrandNetwork
HoldenU1013No description available Network
HyundaiU1013No description available Network
IsuzuU1013No description available Network
MahindraU1013No description available Network
MaseratiU1013No description available Network
MitsubishiU1013Driver demand torque signal BrandNetwork
OpelU1013Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
PeugeotU1013No description available Network
ProtonU1013Driver demand torque signal BrandNetwork
SaabU1013Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
SmartU1013No description available Network
SprinterU1013No description available Network
SuzukiU1013No description available Network
TataU1013No description available Network
VolkswagenU1013Control Module Not Coded 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 U1013 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzU101300MOST transceiver overtemperature BrandNetwork
PorscheU101300Codificación BrandNetwork
VolkswagenU101300Fault -Control unit not BrandNetwork

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