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NetworkU1138

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

4WD CAN timeout

16 brands affected · Description from Toyota 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 16

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVU1138No description available Network
Mercedes-BenzU1138No description available Network
DaewooU1138Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
EOBDU1138CAN ryšys BrandNetwork
GMU1138Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
Great WallU1138TECU1 information frame lengthy fault BrandNetwork
HoldenU1138No description available Network
HyundaiU1138No description available Network
MitsubishiU11384WD CAN timeout BrandNetwork
OpelU1138Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
PeugeotU1138No description available Network
ProtonU11384WD CAN timeout BrandNetwork
SaabU1138Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
SmartU1138No description available Network
SprinterU1138No description available Network
ToyotaU11384WD CAN timeout BrandNetwork

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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