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NetworkU3005

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Retained Accessory Power

21 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list

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 21

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVU3005Retained Accessory Power SAENetwork
BAIC MotorU3005Retained Accessory Power BrandNetwork
BYDU3005Retained Accessory Power BrandNetwork
CheryU3005Retained Accessory Power BrandNetwork
DaewooU3005Retained Accessory Power BrandNetwork
DFFSU3005Retained Accessory Power BrandNetwork
DFFXU3005Retained Accessory Power BrandNetwork
DFXKU3005Retained Accessory Power BrandNetwork
EOBDU3005Järeltoitepinge BrandNetwork
GeelyU3005Retained Accessory Power BrandNetwork
GMU3005Retained Accessory Power BrandNetwork
Great WallU3005Retained Accessory Power BrandNetwork
HafeiU3005Retained Accessory Power BrandNetwork
HoldenU3005Retained Accessory Power BrandNetwork
HyundaiU3005Retained Accessory Power SAENetwork
Land RoverU3005Retained accessory power BrandNetwork
OpelU3005Retained Accessory Power BrandNetwork
PeugeotU3005Retained Accessory Power SAENetwork
SaabU3005Retained Accessory Power BrandNetwork
MG (SAIC)U3005Retained Accessory Power BrandNetwork
ToyotaU3005Retained accessory power 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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