NetworkU300A

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Ignition Switch

23 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

Wiring or connector fault on the communication bus
Faulty control module
Low battery voltage or poor ground
Water ingress in a connector or module
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 23

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	U300A	Ignition Switch SAE	Network
BAIC Motor	U300A	Ignition Switch Brand	Network
BYD	U300A	Ignition Switch Brand	Network
Chery	U300A	Ignition Switch Brand	Network
Daewoo	U300A	Ignition Switch Brand	Network
DFFS	U300A	Ignition Switch Brand	Network
DFFX	U300A	Ignition Switch Brand	Network
DFXK	U300A	Ignition Switch Brand	Network
EOBD	U300A	Contactslot Brand	Network
Geely	U300A	Ignition Switch Brand	Network
GM	U300A	Ignition Switch Brand	Network
Great Wall	U300A	Ignition Switch Brand	Network
Hafei	U300A	Ignition Switch Brand	Network
Holden	U300A	Ignition Switch Brand	Network
Hyundai	U300A	Ignition Switch SAE	Network
Land Rover	U300A	Ignition Switch SAE	Network
Nissan	U300A	Ignition Switch SAE	Network
Opel	U300A	Ignition Switch Brand	Network
Peugeot	U300A	Ignition Switch SAE	Network
Porsche	U300A	Ignition Switch SAE	Network
Saab	U300A	Ignition Switch Brand	Network
MG (SAIC)	U300A	Ignition Switch Brand	Network
Toyota	U300A	Ignition switch Brand	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 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of U300A and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	U300A06	SSC: Electronic ignition switch (EIS)-ECU (Standstill coordinator coding not correct): DTC_SSCEISConfUnlikeESP Brand	Network
Mercedes-Benz	U300A09	SSC: Electronic ignition switch (EIS)-ECU parking mode fault: DTC_SSCEISFailure Brand	Network
Mercedes-Benz	U300A82	Ignition Switch Brand	Network
Mercedes-Benz	U300A83	Ignition Switch Brand	Network

6Related codes

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