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NetworkU1222

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices

15 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 15

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzU1222No description available Network
CheryU1222Lost communication with Electric Parking Brake BrandNetwork
DaewooU1222Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
DFFSU1222Gear signal is invalid or out of range BrandNetwork
EOBDU1222No description available Network
GMU1222Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
HoldenU1222Invalid Data Received From Cruise Control Module BrandNetwork
Land RoverU1222No description available Network
MaseratiU1222Lost communication with right headlamp module - component internal fault BrandNetwork
OpelU1222Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
PeugeotU1222No description available Network
SaabU1222Loss of serial communications for class 2 devices BrandNetwork
SmartU1222No description available Network
SprinterU1222No description available Network
SubaruU1222No 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of U1222 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzU122238Ein unplausibles Signal 'EKP_Lauf' wurde empfangen. BrandNetwork
Mercedes-BenzU122262Ein unplausibles Signal 'EKP_Lauf' wurde empfangen. BrandNetwork
SsangYongU122282CAN communication: Instrument Cluster Module (ICM) counter error (160) BrandNetwork

6Related codes

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