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NetworkU151A

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Lost Communication with Device on LIN Bus

9 brands affected · Description from Holden 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 9

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
DaewooU151ANo description available Network
GMU151ANo description available Network
HoldenU151ALost Communication with Device on LIN Bus BrandNetwork
MitsubishiU151AFCM_CAM ECU CAN timeout BrandNetwork
OpelU151ANo description available Network
PeugeotU151ANo description available Network
ProtonU151AFCM_CAM ECU CAN timeout BrandNetwork
SaabU151ANo description available Network
SuzukiU151ANo 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 7

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of U151A and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzU151A82Communication with control unit 'DISTRONIC' or control unit 'Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive' has a malfunction. Counter error. BrandNetwork
Mercedes-BenzU151A83Communication with control unit 'DISTRONIC' or control unit 'Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive' has a malfunction. CRC error. BrandNetwork
Mercedes-BenzU151A86Communication with control unit 'DISTRONIC' or control unit 'Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive' has a malfunction. Signal error. BrandNetwork
Mercedes-BenzU151A87Communication with control unit 'DISTRONIC' or control unit 'Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive' has a malfunction. Missing message. BrandNetwork
Mercedes-BenzU151AE0The System data Analysis Recorder (SAR) has an operational deterioration due to the limitation of write cycles. Der Systemdaten Analyse Recorder hat aufgrund der Schreibzyklenbegrenzung Funktionsstörung. BrandNetwork
Mercedes-BenzU151AE3Der Systemdaten Analyse Recorder hat aufgrund eines permanentes Triggers des Steuergerätes 'ESP /Rekuperatives Bremssystem' Funktionsstörung. BrandNetwork
Mercedes-BenzU151AECBotschaften vom EIS SG führen in der IDC zu einem Signalfehler. BrandNetwork

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