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NetworkU1162

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Vehicle distance alarm ECU is causing operation failure

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
Mercedes-BenzU1162No description available Network
CheryU1162Lost communication with front camera BrandNetwork
DaewooU1162Loss of Rear Driver Door Module SBI BrandNetwork
DFFSU1162ADAS (HS2) message lost - MDD_ETAT_2B6/MDD_FRAME BrandNetwork
EOBDU1162EV-ECU besked tabt BrandNetwork
GMU1162Loss of Rear Driver Door Module SBI BrandNetwork
HoldenU1162Lost Communication with Cruise Control Module BrandNetwork
IsuzuU1162No description available Network
Land RoverU1162No description available Network
MitsubishiU1162EV-ECU message lost BrandNetwork
OpelU1162Loss of Rear Driver Door Module SBI BrandNetwork
PeugeotU1162No description available Network
ProtonU1162EV-ECU message lost BrandNetwork
SaabU1162Loss of Rear Driver Door Module SBI BrandNetwork
SprinterU1162No description available Network
ToyotaU1162Vehicle distance alarm ECU is causing operation failure 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.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of U1162 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzU116209Communication with tire pressure sensor 1 has a malfunction. There is a component fault. BrandNetwork

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