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NetworkU1018

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices

17 brands affected · Description from GM 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 17

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVU1018No description available Network
BAIC MotorU1018CAN wheel speed error - rear left BrandNetwork
Mercedes-BenzU1018No description available Network
CheryU1018Gateway lost communication with CAN 1 network segment High Voltage Box BrandNetwork
DaewooU1018Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
EOBDU1018Műszerfal vezérlőmodul BrandNetwork
GeelyU1018Rear Left Wheel Speed CAN Signal Fault BrandNetwork
GMU1018Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
Great WallU1018Rear left wheel speed signal error on CAN bus BrandNetwork
HyundaiU1018No description available Network
MitsubishiU1018No description available Network
PeugeotU1018No description available Network
ProtonU1018No description available Network
SaabU1018Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
SmartU1018No description available Network
SprinterU1018No description available Network
TataU1018No description available 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.

5Related codes

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