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NetworkU1801

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Alive counter received from Electronic Stability Program (ESP) invalid

16 brands affected · Description from Chery 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 16

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
CheryU1801Alive counter received from Electronic Stability Program (ESP) invalid BrandNetwork
DaewooU1801No description available Network
EOBDU1801Garis siri Lin rosak BrandNetwork
FordU1801No description available Network
GMU1801No description available Network
HoldenU1801Invalid Data Received From Starter/Generator Control Module BrandNetwork
HondaU1801No description available Network
IsuzuU1801No description available Network
MahindraU1801No description available Network
MazdaU1801No description available Network
MitsubishiU1801Airbag communication line short BrandNetwork
OpelU1801No description available Network
PeugeotU1801No description available Network
ProtonU1801Airbag communication line short BrandNetwork
SaabU1801No description available Network
TataU1801No 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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