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NetworkU1088

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Loss of Communications with SDM

12 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 12

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzU1088No description available Network
DaewooU1088Loss of Communications with SDM BrandNetwork
DFFSU1088PB switch wake-up fault BrandNetwork
EOBDU1088Side puudub SDM-ga BrandNetwork
GMU1088Loss of Communications with SDM BrandNetwork
HoldenU1088Lost Communication with Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module BrandNetwork
IsuzuU1088No description available Network
OpelU1088Loss of Communications with SDM BrandNetwork
PeugeotU1088No description available Network
SaabU1088Loss of Communications with SDM BrandNetwork
SmartU1088No description available Network
SprinterU1088No 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 U1088 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzU108800The signal 'park position' was received from control unit 'electric parking brake' BrandNetwork

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