NetworkU1197

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices

8 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

Wiring or connector fault on the communication bus
Faulty control module
Low battery voltage or poor ground
Water ingress in a connector or module
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 8

Brand	Code	Description	System
Daewoo	U1197	Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices Brand	Network
EOBD	U1197	Ei kokoonpanoa Brand	Network
GM	U1197	Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices Brand	Network
Maserati	U1197	Security Seed Response Not Received from Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module Brand	Network
Mitsubishi	U1197	Coding data unavailable Brand	Network
Peugeot	U1197	No description available	Network
Proton	U1197	Coding data unavailable Brand	Network
Saab	U1197	Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices Brand	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 U1197 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	U119788	The communication with periphery CAN bus 2 has a malfunction. Bus OFF Brand	Network

6Related codes

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