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NetworkU1704

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Dr.P/W SW CAN Timeout/Not equip

17 brands affected · Description from BYD 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 17

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BYDU1704Dr.P/W SW CAN Timeout/Not equip BrandNetwork
CheryU1704Dr.P/W SW CAN Timeout/Not equip BrandNetwork
DaewooU1704No description available Network
DFFXU1704Dr.P/W SW CAN Timeout/Not equip BrandNetwork
EOBDU1704Rattreglage BrandNetwork
GeelyU1704Dr.P/W SW CAN Timeout/Not equip BrandNetwork
GMU1704No description available Network
Great WallU1704Dr.P/W SW CAN Timeout/Not equip BrandNetwork
HafeiU1704Dr.P/W SW CAN Timeout/Not equip BrandNetwork
HoldenU1704Lost Communication with Right Rear Door Switch Panel Control Module BrandNetwork
HondaU1704No description available Network
MaseratiU1704No description available Network
MitsubishiU1704Dr.P/W SW CAN Timeout/Not equip BrandNetwork
OpelU1704No description available Network
PeugeotU1704No description available Network
ProtonU1704Dr.P/W SW CAN Timeout/Not equip BrandNetwork
SaabU1704No 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.

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