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NetworkU1211

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Engine parity/toggle bit error

14 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 14

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
CheryU1211Lost communication with Battery Management System (BMS) module BrandNetwork
DaewooU1211Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
DFFSU1211Lateral acceleration signal is invalid or out of range BrandNetwork
EOBDU1211Ralat bit pariti/suis enjin BrandNetwork
GMU1211Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
HoldenU1211No description available Network
MahindraU1211No description available Network
MitsubishiU1211ENG Parity/Toggle bit error BrandNetwork
OpelU1211Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
PeugeotU1211No description available Network
ProtonU1211ENG Parity/Toggle bit error BrandNetwork
SaabU1211Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
SubaruU1211No description available Network
ToyotaU1211Engine parity/toggle bit error 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of U1211 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzU121101SBC SPOC Fehler - General Electric Failure BrandNetwork
SsangYongU121183CAN communication: Motor Control Unit (MCU) checksum error (1E2) BrandNetwork

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