Code
U0195
Generic
U — Network/User
Lost Communication With Subscription Entertainment Receiver Module
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EN: 21
RU: 19
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Causes
- Entertainment receiver module powered off or failed
- Open or short in communication bus wiring (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, MOST, depending on vehicle)
- Faulty connectors or poor pin contact
- Blown fuse or power/ground problem to the receiver
- Software/firmware mismatch or module not configured
- Intermittent network interference or excessive bus load
Symptoms
- No audio/streaming services or subscription features unavailable
- Infotainment screen blank or frozen
- Warning message about subscription service or module communication
- Loss of related features (navigation, telematics, hands-free) that depend on the receiver
- Intermittent availability of entertainment functions
- Other modules reporting U-codes or network-related faults
What to check
- Verify customer-reported symptoms and any recent repairs or battery disconnects
- Scan vehicle for additional DTCs and note which modules report communication faults
- Visually inspect connector and wiring to the entertainment receiver for damage, corrosion, or loose pins
- Check fuses and power/ground at the receiver module
- Verify bus voltage levels and physical continuity of communication lines
- Confirm module part number and software level; check for required programming
Signal parameters
- CAN bus: idle voltage ~2.5 V, CAN_H ~3.5 V during dominant, CAN_L ~1.5 V during dominant
- LIN: pulled-up nominal voltage ~12 V or vehicle-specific; dominant low to ~0 V
- Ethernet/MOST: link status (link/no-link) and physical layer link LEDs if present
- Message rate: expected periodic heartbeat or diagnostic message frequency (varies by OEM)
- Error counters: CAN bus error frames or bus-off occurrences
- Wake/sleep requests: module should respond to wake-up frames on the network
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve and record all DTCs from all modules and clear codes to verify recurrence.
- Confirm whether the receiver module is listed/responding in the scan tool (module present on network).
- Verify power and ground at the receiver with a DVOM. Check fuses and battery feed when ignition is on and during cranking if applicable.
- Inspect the receiver connector for corrosion, bent pins, or poor mating. Wiggle test connectors while monitoring communication to check for intermittent faults.
- Using an oscilloscope or CAN bus tester, probe the communication lines at the receiver for proper differential signals, bus activity, and absence of excessive noise/shorts.
- If bus activity is absent at the receiver but present at other nodes, check continuity and resistance of the bus wiring to the receiver and any inline connectors or junctions.
- If the receiver shows no power or ground but wiring is intact, trace and test upstream power/ground circuits and fuses; repair as needed.
- If physical layer is good but no higher-layer messages from the receiver, attempt module reset/power-cycle and re-scan. Reprogram or reflash software if updates are available or if module was recently replaced.
- If multiple modules lose communication or bus errors persist, isolate by disconnecting suspected nodes one at a time per manufacturer procedures to find the faulting device.
- After repairs, clear codes and verify system function and that U0195 does not return during normal operation and key cycles.
Likely causes
- Disconnected or corroded connector at the entertainment receiver
- Bus wiring short to ground or battery near the receiver
- Failed entertainment receiver internal electronics
- Blown fuse supplying the receiver
- Gateway/module configuration issue after replacement or update
Fault status
Status
Lost Communication With Subscription Entertainment Receiver Module — the module is not responding on the vehicle network when expected.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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