Code
U0193
Generic
U — Network/User
Lost Communication With Digital Audio Control Module A
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EN: 43
RU: 20
AI status
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Causes
- Faulty Digital Audio Control Module A
- Open/short or damaged wiring between the module and network gateway/CAN bus
- Corroded or loose connector pins at the module or gateway
- Blown fuse or lost power/ground to the audio module
- Network bus fault (short to battery/ground, missing termination)
- Software/firmware mismatch or module not configured/enabled
Symptoms
- No audio or radio display from the affected unit
- Audio module not listed or not responding in a scan tool network node list
- Other modules display related communication errors or reduced functionality
- Intermittent audio operation or random resets of the audio unit
- Multiple U-codes present indicating broader network issues
- Warning chimes or loss of certain infotainment features
What to check
- Connect a factory-level or capable scan tool, read U0193 and freeze frame/occurrence data
- Check list of modules the scan tool can see — is the audio module present or absent?
- Inspect relevant fuses and relays for the audio module and accessory power circuits
- Visually inspect module connectors and harness for corrosion, bent pins, water intrusion, or damage
- Measure supply voltage and ground at the audio module power pins with key on and key off as required
- Check for CAN/LIN/MOST data activity at the module connector with a scope or breakout tool
Signal parameters
- Battery/ignition supply to module: approx. 11–14.5 V (key ON/engine RUN)
- Module ground: near 0 V; continuity to chassis ground
- CAN_H idle: ~2.5 V; CAN_L idle: ~2.5 V (recessive state)
- CAN dominant state: CAN_H ~3.5 V, CAN_L ~1.5 V (when active)
- Differential idle voltage: ~0 V with matching ~2.5 V rails
- Bus termination resistance (CAN): ~60 Ω measured across CAN_H and CAN_L with key OFF
Diagnostic algorithm
- Verify the code and occurrence conditions with a scan tool; record freeze frame and related U-codes
- Confirm whether the audio module appears on the vehicle network via the scan tool node list or network map
- Check for obvious issues: blown fuses, disconnected connectors, water damage, or damaged wiring near the module
- With vehicle OFF, perform an ohm check of power and ground pins at the module connector to chassis ground and battery positive
- With ignition ON, backprobe the audio module data pins and measure CAN_H/CAN_L (or LIN/MOST) voltages for correct idle values and for traffic using a scope or CAN bus monitor
- If no bus activity at the module but present at gateway, check continuity of data pair from gateway to module and inspect connectors; repair wiring as required
- If the entire bus is inactive or shows abnormal voltages, isolate sections of the bus to find the shorted node (unplug suspected modules one at a time and observe bus behavior)
- Inspect and measure termination resistors; replace or repair missing/incorrect termination
- If wiring and power/ground are good and the bus is healthy but the module still doesn’t respond, try reflashing/reprogramming to correct software mismatch if applicable
- If reprogramming not possible or fails and wiring is verified good, consider replacing the audio control module and retest
- Clear codes, road test, and verify the module communicates reliably and that the original symptom is resolved
Likely causes
- No battery power or missing ground at the audio module connector
- Open or shorted CAN/LIN/MOST data pair to the module
- Corroded connector pins at the module or body harness
- Faulty audio module internal electronics
- Bus off condition caused by a shorted node or missing termination resistor
- After-market device or improper module programming interfering with bus communication
Fault status
Status
No response received from Digital Audio Control Module A on vehicle data network — communication lost or module not present.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours
Workshop Manuals
Available brands with manuals
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