Code
U0156
Generic
U — Network/User
Lost Communication With Information Center A
Views:
UK: 32
EN: 27
RU: 31
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Faulty Information Center A module (ICM)
- Open or shorted CAN bus wiring (CAN High/CAN Low)
- Missing or poor power or ground to the Information Center A module
- Blown fuse or fusible link supplying the module or CAN transceiver
- Bad or corroded connector pins at the module or splice
- Faulty termination resistor(s) on the CAN bus
Symptoms
- Information Center/display inoperative or blank
- Inaccurate or missing instrument/infotainment data
- Multiple modules reporting lost communication or network errors
- Warning messages or lamp(s) related to communication failures
- Features controlled by the information center do not respond
What to check
- Read freeze frame and full DTC list from all modules with a capable scan tool
- Verify vehicle battery voltage (should be within spec) and check for starter/charging issues
- Inspect fuses and relays for the Information Center and network power
- Visually inspect connectors and wiring at the Information Center A module for damage or corrosion
- Measure resistance between CAN High and CAN Low at multiple locations (expected ~60 ohms with both terminations)
- Probe CAN High and CAN Low with a scope or lab meter while key ON to confirm activity
Signal parameters
- CAN recessive idle voltages: CAN_H ≈ 2.5 V, CAN_L ≈ 2.5 V (each referenced to battery ground)
- CAN dominant voltages: CAN_H ≈ 3.5 V, CAN_L ≈ 1.5 V (during dominant bits)
- Expected differential at idle ≈ 0 V; during data transitions differential typically ≈ ±2 V
- Typical CAN bus termination: two 120 Ω resistors in parallel = ~60 Ω between CAN_H and CAN_L
- Common data rates: 125 kb/s, 250 kb/s, 500 kb/s — verify vehicle-specific rate with scan tool
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve all U-codes and related CAN network codes from all modules; note occurrence conditions and freeze frame.
- Verify battery voltage and perform key cycle or ignition on/off to see if communication returns.
- Check fuses and power/ground at the Information Center A module; repair any open circuits.
- Perform a visual inspection of harness, connectors and pins at the module and at common splice points.
- Measure CAN_H to CAN_L resistance at the module connector with ignition off; expect ~60 Ω. If open or very low, trace wiring for opens/shorts.
- With a scope or CAN capable scan tool, monitor CAN_H and CAN_L for valid frames while other modules communicate. Look for noise, constant dominant level, or missing traffic.
- If bus is valid but the Information Center does not respond, check module presence with scan tool (addressed). If module is not present and power/ground are good, consider module replacement or reprogramming.
- To isolate bus faults, disconnect other non-essential modules one at a time (with ignition off per manufacturer procedure) and re-test.
- After repair or module replacement, clear codes and verify the code does not return under the same operating conditions; perform any required reprogramming or module alignment.
Likely causes
- Damaged or disconnected CAN High/CAN Low wiring to Information Center A
- No power or poor ground to the Information Center A module
- Failed CAN transceiver inside the module
- Open or missing bus termination (approx. 60 ohms total)
- Intermittent connector contact or corrosion at the module harness
Fault status
Status
Lost Communication With Information Center A — messages from the Information Center A are not being received on the vehicle network (CAN).
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1-3 hours
Workshop Manuals
Available brands with manuals
2
AUDI 11
6-speed manual gearbox 0B1, front-wheel drive — Workshop Manual (Edition 05.2014)
Workshop Manual199,00 UAH
Audi A3 (1997) – 1.6L 4-cylinder (2‑valve) Engine Mechanical Components Service Manual (AEH, AKL, APF) – Edition 07.2002
Workshop Manual199,00 UAH
AUDI A3 (2004) Workshop Manual — 2.0L FSI Turbo (4‑cyl, 4‑valve) Engine, Mechanics — Edition 03.2017
Workshop Manual199,00 UAH
Audi A3 2004 — Electrical System (Workshop Manual, Edition 02.2018)
Workshop Manual199,00 UAH
Audi A4 / A4 Cabriolet – 4.2 l V8 (5‑valve, timing chains) – Workshop Manual (Mechanics) – Edition 04.2007
Workshop Manual199,00 UAH
Audi A4 / A4 Cabriolet — Auxiliary Heater Workshop Manual (Edition 08.2004)
Workshop Manual199,00 UAH
Audi A4 / A4 Cabriolet (1.8T 4‑cyl turbo) — Motronic Injection & Ignition System Service Manual (Edition 01.2015)
Workshop Manual199,00 UAH
Audi A8 (2003) — Electrical System Workshop Manual (Edition 08.2014)
Workshop Manual199,00 UAH
Audi Q4 e-tron (Type F4) - Self-study Programme SSP 685
Workshop Manual199,00 UAH
Audi Q8 (2018) — Electrical System Workshop Manual (Edition 05.2019)
Workshop Manual199,00 UAH
Audi Servicing Manual — 7‑Speed Dual Clutch Transmission 0CJ / 0CL / 0CK / 0DN / 0DP / 0HL (Edition 05.2018)
Workshop Manual199,00 UAH
LAND ROVER 3
Land Rover Defender 300Tdi — Workshop Manual (1996 model year)
Workshop Manual199,00 UAH
Land Rover Defender Workshop Manual Supplement & Body Repair Manual (1999 & 2002 MY)
Workshop Manual199,00 UAH
Land Rover Range Rover — Electrical Library (LRL 0453ENG, 2002)
Workshop Manual199,00 UAH
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Code
U0156
HYUNDAI
U — Network/User
Lost Communication With Information Center “A”
Views:
UK: 20
EN: 23
RU: 21
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Faulty Information Center A module (ICM)
- Open or shorted CAN bus wiring (CAN High/CAN Low)
- Missing or poor power or ground to the Information Center A module
- Blown fuse or fusible link supplying the module or CAN transceiver
- Bad or corroded connector pins at the module or splice
- Faulty termination resistor(s) on the CAN bus
Symptoms
- Information Center/display inoperative or blank
- Inaccurate or missing instrument/infotainment data
- Multiple modules reporting lost communication or network errors
- Warning messages or lamp(s) related to communication failures
- Features controlled by the information center do not respond
What to check
- Read freeze frame and full DTC list from all modules with a capable scan tool
- Verify vehicle battery voltage (should be within spec) and check for starter/charging issues
- Inspect fuses and relays for the Information Center and network power
- Visually inspect connectors and wiring at the Information Center A module for damage or corrosion
- Measure resistance between CAN High and CAN Low at multiple locations (expected ~60 ohms with both terminations)
- Probe CAN High and CAN Low with a scope or lab meter while key ON to confirm activity
Signal parameters
- CAN recessive idle voltages: CAN_H ≈ 2.5 V, CAN_L ≈ 2.5 V (each referenced to battery ground)
- CAN dominant voltages: CAN_H ≈ 3.5 V, CAN_L ≈ 1.5 V (during dominant bits)
- Expected differential at idle ≈ 0 V; during data transitions differential typically ≈ ±2 V
- Typical CAN bus termination: two 120 Ω resistors in parallel = ~60 Ω between CAN_H and CAN_L
- Common data rates: 125 kb/s, 250 kb/s, 500 kb/s — verify vehicle-specific rate with scan tool
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve all U-codes and related CAN network codes from all modules; note occurrence conditions and freeze frame.
- Verify battery voltage and perform key cycle or ignition on/off to see if communication returns.
- Check fuses and power/ground at the Information Center A module; repair any open circuits.
- Perform a visual inspection of harness, connectors and pins at the module and at common splice points.
- Measure CAN_H to CAN_L resistance at the module connector with ignition off; expect ~60 Ω. If open or very low, trace wiring for opens/shorts.
- With a scope or CAN capable scan tool, monitor CAN_H and CAN_L for valid frames while other modules communicate. Look for noise, constant dominant level, or missing traffic.
- If bus is valid but the Information Center does not respond, check module presence with scan tool (addressed). If module is not present and power/ground are good, consider module replacement or reprogramming.
- To isolate bus faults, disconnect other non-essential modules one at a time (with ignition off per manufacturer procedure) and re-test.
- After repair or module replacement, clear codes and verify the code does not return under the same operating conditions; perform any required reprogramming or module alignment.
Likely causes
- Damaged or disconnected CAN High/CAN Low wiring to Information Center A
- No power or poor ground to the Information Center A module
- Failed CAN transceiver inside the module
- Open or missing bus termination (approx. 60 ohms total)
- Intermittent connector contact or corrosion at the module harness
Fault status
Status
Lost Communication With Information Center A — messages from the Information Center A are not being received on the vehicle network (CAN).
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1-3 hours
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Code
U0156
LAND ROVER
U — Network/User
Lost communication with the information center A
Views:
UK: 11
EN: 14
RU: 14
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Faulty Information Center A module (ICM)
- Open or shorted CAN bus wiring (CAN High/CAN Low)
- Missing or poor power or ground to the Information Center A module
- Blown fuse or fusible link supplying the module or CAN transceiver
- Bad or corroded connector pins at the module or splice
- Faulty termination resistor(s) on the CAN bus
Symptoms
- Information Center/display inoperative or blank
- Inaccurate or missing instrument/infotainment data
- Multiple modules reporting lost communication or network errors
- Warning messages or lamp(s) related to communication failures
- Features controlled by the information center do not respond
What to check
- Read freeze frame and full DTC list from all modules with a capable scan tool
- Verify vehicle battery voltage (should be within spec) and check for starter/charging issues
- Inspect fuses and relays for the Information Center and network power
- Visually inspect connectors and wiring at the Information Center A module for damage or corrosion
- Measure resistance between CAN High and CAN Low at multiple locations (expected ~60 ohms with both terminations)
- Probe CAN High and CAN Low with a scope or lab meter while key ON to confirm activity
Signal parameters
- CAN recessive idle voltages: CAN_H ≈ 2.5 V, CAN_L ≈ 2.5 V (each referenced to battery ground)
- CAN dominant voltages: CAN_H ≈ 3.5 V, CAN_L ≈ 1.5 V (during dominant bits)
- Expected differential at idle ≈ 0 V; during data transitions differential typically ≈ ±2 V
- Typical CAN bus termination: two 120 Ω resistors in parallel = ~60 Ω between CAN_H and CAN_L
- Common data rates: 125 kb/s, 250 kb/s, 500 kb/s — verify vehicle-specific rate with scan tool
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve all U-codes and related CAN network codes from all modules; note occurrence conditions and freeze frame.
- Verify battery voltage and perform key cycle or ignition on/off to see if communication returns.
- Check fuses and power/ground at the Information Center A module; repair any open circuits.
- Perform a visual inspection of harness, connectors and pins at the module and at common splice points.
- Measure CAN_H to CAN_L resistance at the module connector with ignition off; expect ~60 Ω. If open or very low, trace wiring for opens/shorts.
- With a scope or CAN capable scan tool, monitor CAN_H and CAN_L for valid frames while other modules communicate. Look for noise, constant dominant level, or missing traffic.
- If bus is valid but the Information Center does not respond, check module presence with scan tool (addressed). If module is not present and power/ground are good, consider module replacement or reprogramming.
- To isolate bus faults, disconnect other non-essential modules one at a time (with ignition off per manufacturer procedure) and re-test.
- After repair or module replacement, clear codes and verify the code does not return under the same operating conditions; perform any required reprogramming or module alignment.
Likely causes
- Damaged or disconnected CAN High/CAN Low wiring to Information Center A
- No power or poor ground to the Information Center A module
- Failed CAN transceiver inside the module
- Open or missing bus termination (approx. 60 ohms total)
- Intermittent connector contact or corrosion at the module harness
Fault status
Status
Lost Communication With Information Center A — messages from the Information Center A are not being received on the vehicle network (CAN).
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1-3 hours
Workshop Manuals
Repair manuals for LAND ROVER
3
Land Rover Defender 300Tdi — Workshop Manual (1996 model year)
Workshop Manual199,00 UAH
Land Rover Defender Workshop Manual Supplement & Body Repair Manual (1999 & 2002 MY)
Workshop Manual199,00 UAH
Land Rover Range Rover — Electrical Library (LRL 0453ENG, 2002)
Workshop Manual199,00 UAH
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