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NetworkU1050

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Loss of Serial Communications for Class 2 Devices

11 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 11

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzU1050No description available Network
DaewooU1050Loss of Serial Communications for Class 2 Devices BrandNetwork
DFFSU1050TCU1 checksum error BrandNetwork
EOBDU1050LIN ryšys BrandNetwork
GMU1050Loss of Serial Communications for Class 2 Devices BrandNetwork
MitsubishiU1050No description available Network
PeugeotU1050No description available Network
SaabU1050Loss of Serial Communications for Class 2 Devices BrandNetwork
SmartU1050No description available Network
SprinterU1050No description available Network
SuzukiU1050No 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.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of U1050 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
VolkswagenU105000Perform fault finding for the DTC memory entry BrandNetwork

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