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NetworkU1293

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Lost communication with hybrid powertrain control module PU-CAN

8 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 8

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
CheryU1293HCU not receiving CAN signal from motor controller BrandNetwork
EOBDU1293Left rear upper body vent motor BrandNetwork
HondaU1293No description available Network
ProtonU1293No description available Network
MG (SAIC)U1293Lost Communication With Hybrid Control Unit on CAN1 BrandNetwork
SubaruU1293No description available Network
SuzukiU1293No description available Network
ToyotaU1293Lost communication with hybrid powertrain control module PU-CAN 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 U1293 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongU129387CAN communication: Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) message not received (E-CAN) BrandNetwork
SsangYongU129388CAN bus: CAN bus off BrandNetwork

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