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NetworkU1331

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Data length error (ID: 445)

13 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 13

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BYDU1331Data Length Error BrandNetwork
CheryU1331Data Length Error BrandNetwork
DaihatsuU1331Software incompatible with body control module B BrandNetwork
DFFXU1331Data Length Error BrandNetwork
EOBDU1331Adathossz hiba BrandNetwork
GeelyU1331Data Length Error BrandNetwork
Great WallU1331Data Length Error BrandNetwork
HafeiU1331Data Length Error BrandNetwork
MitsubishiU1331Data Length Error BrandNetwork
PeroduaU1331Software incompatible with body control module B BrandNetwork
ProtonU1331Data Length Error BrandNetwork
SuzukiU1331No description available Network
ToyotaU1331Data length error (ID: 445) 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.

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