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EV Communication Error Codes Guide

The document lists various diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) related to communication failures in electric and hybrid vehicles, detailing their descriptions and relevance to vehicle operation. Each code indicates specific issues, such as lost communication with critical modules like the ECM, TCM, and battery management systems, which can lead to system shutdowns or impaired functionality. The information is essential for diagnosing and addressing communication-related faults in hybrid and electric vehicle systems.
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EV Communication Error Codes Guide

The document lists various diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) related to communication failures in electric and hybrid vehicles, detailing their descriptions and relevance to vehicle operation. Each code indicates specific issues, such as lost communication with critical modules like the ECM, TCM, and battery management systems, which can lead to system shutdowns or impaired functionality. The information is essential for diagnosing and addressing communication-related faults in hybrid and electric vehicle systems.
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Sequence Code Description EV/Hybrid Relevance

1 U0001 High Speed CAN Communication Bus General failure of the main high
2 U0002 High Speed CAN Communication Bus Performance Indicates data transfer errors o
3 U0003 High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open Wiring fault (open circuit) on th
4 U0006 High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Open Wiring fault (open circuit) on th
5 U0046 Vehicle Communication Bus C Failure of a specific secondary
6 U0073 Control Module Communication Bus Off A key module (like PCM or BEC
7 U0100 Lost Communication with ECM/PCM 'A' The most common "Lost Comm
8 U0101 Lost Communication with TCM Transmission Control Module (
9 U0110 Lost Communication with Drive Motor Control Module Direct fault with the module con
10 U0111 Lost Communication with Battery Energy Control Module ' CRITICAL EV CODE: Loss of c
11 U0112 Lost Communication with Battery Charger Control Module Common on PHEVs and BEVs
12 U0115 Lost Communication with ECM/PCM 'B' Secondary powertrain control m
13 U0121 Lost Communication with ABS Control Module Crucial for Regenerative Brakin
14 U0129 Lost Communication with Brake System Control Module Affects electric power assist br
15 U0168 Lost Communication with Vehicle Immobilizer Control ModuPrevents system arming, often
16 U0184 Lost Communication with Radio Less critical to operation, but s
17 U019E Lost Communication with Battery Temperature Sensor Failure to monitor temperature
18 U0293 Lost Communication with Hybrid Powertrain Control Modul Direct fault with the main hybrid
19 U0294 Lost Communication with Powertrain Control Module 'B' Used in vehicles with redundan
20 U0300 Internal Control Module Software Incompatibility Modules are talking, but their s
21 U0301 Software Incompatibility with ECM/PCM The ECM software is incompat
22 U0401 Invalid Data Received from ECM/PCM 'A' Communication link is present,
23 U0415 Invalid Data Received from ABS Control Module Common if a sensor (like a wh
24 U042B Invalid Data Received from Battery Energy Control ModuleThe BECM is sending bad SOC
25 U0595 Lost Communication with DC/DC Converter Control Modul The converter that steps down
/Hybrid Relevance
neral failure of the main high-speed communication network. Critical for HV system control.
dicates data transfer errors or intermittent communication loss on the main bus.
ring fault (open circuit) on the CAN-High line.
ring fault (open circuit) on the CAN-Low line.
lure of a specific secondary CAN bus, often used for chassis or EV-specific components.
key module (like PCM or BECM) has completely shut down its communication transmitter. High priority fault.
e most common "Lost Comm" code. Critical: often prevents the EV system from enabling.
ansmission Control Module (relevant in Hybrids).
ect fault with the module controlling the electric motor(s) and torque output.
RITICAL EV CODE: Loss of communication with the computer managing the high-voltage battery. System shutdown likely.
mmon on PHEVs and BEVs. Vehicle will not charge or safely manage charge current.
condary powertrain control module communication loss (used in some split-control architectures).
ucial for Regenerative Braking; loss of this module disables ABS and Regen functions.
ects electric power assist braking/actuator control, critical for braking in EVs.
events system arming, often leading to a no-start condition.
ss critical to operation, but shows general Body CAN bus issues.
lure to monitor temperature is a major safety and lifespan risk, leading to power limitation.
ect fault with the main hybrid/electric vehicle control unit.
ed in vehicles with redundant or multi-mode control units.
odules are talking, but their software versions conflict. Requires reprogramming.
e ECM software is incompatible with the rest of the network, causing data rejection.
mmunication link is present, but the data being sent is corrupt or out of range.
mmon if a sensor (like a wheel speed sensor) is sending bad data that the network cannot trust.
e BECM is sending bad SOC (State of Charge) or health data, causing poor system management.
e converter that steps down high voltage to charge the 12V battery is offline. Causes a 12V dead battery.
tem shutdown likely.
Sequence Code Range Description
1 U0001 U00xx High Speed CAN Communication Bus
2 U0002 U00xx High Speed CAN Communication Bus Performance
3 U0003 U00xx High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open
4 U0006 U00xx High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Open
5 U0046 U00xx Vehicle Communication Bus C
6 U0073 U00xx Control Module Communication Bus Off
7 U0100 U01xx Lost Communication with ECM/PCM 'A'
8 U0101 U01xx Lost Communication with TCM
9 U0110 U01xx Lost Communication with Drive Motor Control Module
10 U0111 U01xx Lost Communication with Battery Energy Control Module '
11 U0112 U01xx Lost Communication with Battery Charger Control Module
12 U0115 U01xx Lost Communication with ECM/PCM 'B'
13 U0121 U01xx Lost Communication with ABS Control Module
14 U0129 U01xx Lost Communication with Brake System Control Module
15 U0168 U01xx Lost Communication with Vehicle Immobilizer Control Modu
16 U0184 U01xx Lost Communication with Radio
17 U019E U01xx Lost Communication with Battery Temperature Sensor
18 U0293 U02xx Lost Communication with Hybrid Powertrain Control Modul
19 U0294 U02xx Lost Communication with Powertrain Control Module 'B'
20 U0300 U03xx Internal Control Module Software Incompatibility
21 U0301 U03xx Software Incompatibility with ECM/PCM
22 U0401 U04xx Invalid Data Received from ECM/PCM 'A'
23 U0415 U04xx Invalid Data Received from ABS Control Module
24 U042B U04xx Invalid Data Received from Battery Energy Control Module
25 U0595 U05xx Lost Communication with DC/DC Converter Control Modul
EV/Hybrid Relevance
General failure of the main high-speed communication network. Critical for HV system control.
Indicates data transfer errors or intermittent communication loss on the main bus.
Wiring fault (open circuit) on the CAN-High line.
Wiring fault (open circuit) on the CAN-Low line.
Failure of a specific secondary CAN bus, often used for chassis or EV-specific components.
A key module (like PCM or BECM) has completely shut down its communication transmitter. High priority fault.
The most common "Lost Comm" code. Critical: often prevents the EV system from enabling.
Transmission Control Module (relevant in Hybrids).
Direct fault with the module controlling the electric motor(s) and torque output.
CRITICAL EV CODE: Loss of communication with the computer managing the high-voltage battery. System shutdo
Common on PHEVs and BEVs. Vehicle will not charge or safely manage charge current.
Secondary powertrain control module communication loss (used in some split-control architectures).
Crucial for Regenerative Braking; loss of this module disables ABS and Regen functions.
Affects electric power assist braking/actuator control, critical for braking in EVs.
Prevents system arming, often leading to a no-start condition.
Less critical to operation, but shows general Body CAN bus issues.
Failure to monitor temperature is a major safety and lifespan risk, leading to power limitation.
Direct fault with the main hybrid/electric vehicle control unit.
Used in vehicles with redundant or multi-mode control units.
Modules are talking, but their software versions conflict. Requires reprogramming.
The ECM software is incompatible with the rest of the network, causing data rejection.
Communication link is present, but the data being sent is corrupt or out of range.
Common if a sensor (like a wheel speed sensor) is sending bad data that the network cannot trust.
The BECM is sending bad SOC (State of Charge) or health data, causing poor system management.
The converter that steps down high voltage to charge the 12V battery is offline. Causes a 12V dead battery.
er. High priority fault.

ge battery. System shutdown likely.

anagement.
12V dead battery.

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Receiving invalid data from the Battery Energy Control Module adversely impacts electric vehicle operation by leading to incorrect management of the battery's State of Charge (SOC) and health data. This results in suboptimal battery management, potentially causing inefficiencies in energy usage, reduced battery life, and inaccurate range predictions, thus degrading vehicle performance .

An open circuit fault on the CAN-High line in an electric vehicle can disrupt communication between key modules, as this line is essential for the correct functioning of the High-Speed CAN Communication Bus. Such a fault may cause intermittent communication issues, preventing critical data exchange required for vehicle operation, and leading to potential system malfunctions .

Lost communication with the DC/DC Converter Control Module in an electric vehicle is critical as it affects the vehicle's ability to step down high voltage to charge the 12V auxiliary battery. Without this function, the auxiliary systems reliant on 12V power, such as lights and infotainment, could fail, leading to a dead battery and potentially preventing the vehicle from operating .

Software Incompatibility with the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM) results in miscommunication within the vehicle's network as the software versions conflict, making data exchange problematic. This incompatibility can lead to data rejection, interfering with the system's ability to function correctly and requiring software reprogramming to resolve the issue .

Losing communication with the Battery Energy Control Module is a critical event for electric vehicles as it leads to system shutdown. The module is responsible for managing the high-voltage battery, and loss of control means the vehicle may not be able to charge or safely manage charge current, which is detrimental for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs).

A fault with the High-Speed CAN Communication Bus could lead to general failures in the main communication network, which is critical for high-voltage system control in electric vehicles. This may result in data transfer errors or intermittent communication loss, impacting the vehicle's ability to function properly and potentially preventing the EV system from enabling .

The loss of communication with the Transmission Control Module (TCM) in a hybrid vehicle affects its ability to manage torque output and transmission functions. This is because the TCM is responsible for coordinating the transmission's operation, which is crucial for delivering power effectively from the electric motor and internal combustion engine in hybrid systems .

The loss of communication with the ABS Control Module is crucial for electric vehicles as it disables both the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and regenerative braking functions. This significantly impacts the vehicle's braking capabilities and energy efficiency, potentially compromising safety and performance .

A fault in the Battery Temperature Sensor poses significant risks to the safety and performance of an electric vehicle. The sensor is responsible for monitoring battery temperature, which is crucial for managing battery health and efficiency. Without accurate temperature data, there's a risk of overheating, which can limit power output and reduce the battery's lifespan. Such a fault can also lead to power limitations to prevent potential overheating, impacting overall vehicle performance .

The Vehicle Immobilizer Control Module plays a critical role in an electric vehicle's security system by preventing unauthorized operation. When communication with this module is lost, it can prevent the vehicle from arming, leading to a no-start condition as the immobilizer's functionality to ensure that the ignition and fuel systems are only activated by the correct smart key is compromised .

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