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NetworkU1021

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices

20 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 20

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVU1021CAN Message TSC1DE. Waiting Time Exceeded (Timeout) BrandNetwork
Mercedes-BenzU1021No description available Network
CheryU1021Lost communication with rear body controller BrandNetwork
DaewooU1021Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
DFFSU1021CAN communication fault: engine torque signal error BrandNetwork
EOBDU1021Invalid BrandNetwork
GMU1021Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
HoldenU1021No description available Network
Land RoverU1021Lost Communication With PCM Node O BrandNetwork
MitsubishiU1021No description available Network
NissanU1021No description available Network
OpelU1021Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
PeugeotU1021No description available Network
SaabU1021Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
Maxus (SAIC)U1021DTC configuration for: power liftgate bus off BrandNetwork
MG (SAIC)U1021DTC configuration for: power liftgate bus off BrandNetwork
SmartU1021No description available Network
SprinterU1021No description available Network
SuzukiU1021INVALID (HV ECU) BrandNetwork
TataU1021No 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.

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