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NetworkU1901

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Tab af BMU-besked

11 brands affected · Description from EOBD 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 11

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
DaewooU1901No description available Network
EOBDU1901Tab af BMU-besked BrandNetwork
GMU1901No description available Network
HoldenU1901Lost Communication with Infotainment Multifunction Switch Module BrandNetwork
Land RoverU1901No description available Network
MitsubishiU1901Loss of BMU message BrandNetwork
OpelU1901No description available Network
PeugeotU1901No description available Network
ProtonU1901Loss of BMU message BrandNetwork
SaabU1901No description available Network
TataU1901No 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of U1901 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzU1901F0Low Confidence - CHG - Charger internal problem detected BrandNetwork
Mercedes-BenzU1901F1Charger internal problem detected BrandNetwork

6Related codes

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