Fault code lookup

NetworkU1164

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Loss Of DIM Serial Data Communication

14 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 14

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzU1164No description available Network
CheryU1164Lost communication with A/C controller BrandNetwork
DaewooU1164Loss Of DIM Serial Data Communication BrandNetwork
DFFSU1164Sensor CAN network camera node is lost BrandNetwork
EOBDU1164Dimmende binnenspiegel BrandNetwork
GMU1164Loss Of DIM Serial Data Communication BrandNetwork
HoldenU1164No description available Network
MitsubishiU1164PHEV-ECU message lost BrandNetwork
OpelU1164Loss Of DIM Serial Data Communication BrandNetwork
PeugeotU1164No description available Network
ProtonU1164PHEV-ECU message lost BrandNetwork
SaabU1164Loss Of DIM Serial Data Communication BrandNetwork
SprinterU1164No description available Network
TataU1164No 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 U1164 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzU116409Communication with tire pressure sensor 3 has a malfunction. There is a component fault. BrandNetwork

6Related codes

Browse Uxxx codes or U116xx codes.

OpenDTC - independent fault code reference