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Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Control module for ABS brakes: implausible message received

23 brands affected · Description from Volkswagen data.

Key terms: ABS: anti-lock braking, which stops the wheels locking · Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car

Safety: This code relates to the braking system. Have braking checked promptly.

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 23

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	U1016	EGR H-Bridge Short Circuit To Battery Brand	Network
BAIC Motor	U1016	CAN wheel speed error - front left Brand	Network
Mercedes-Benz	U1016	No description available	Network
Chery	U1016	Gateway lost communication with CAN 1 network segment Transmission Control Unit Brand	Network
Daewoo	U1016	No description available	Network
EOBD	U1016	Bromsstyrenhet Brand	Network
Geely	U1016	Front Left Wheel Speed CAN Signal Fault Brand	Network
GM	U1016	No description available	Network
Great Wall	U1016	Front left wheel speed signal error on CAN bus Brand	Network
Holden	U1016	Lost Communication with Powertrain Control Module Brand	Network
Hyundai	U1016	No description available	Network
Isuzu	U1016	No description available	Network
Mitsubishi	U1016	PHEV message lost Brand	Network
Opel	U1016	No description available	Network
Peugeot	U1016	No description available	Network
Porsche	U1016	No description available	Network
Proton	U1016	PHEV message lost Brand	Network
Saab	U1016	No description available	Network
Smart	U1016	No description available	Network
Sprinter	U1016	No description available	Network
Suzuki	U1016	PCM Class 2 State of Health Fault Brand	Network
Tata	U1016	No description available	Network
Volkswagen	U1016	Control module for ABS brakes: implausible message received 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.

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