Code
U027A
Generic
U — Network/User
Lost Communication With Battery Charger Control Module C
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Causes
- Battery Charger Control Module C fault
- Damaged or disconnected CAN/LIN wiring or connectors
- Blown fuse or supplied power/ground loss at the charger module
- CAN/LIN bus short to battery or ground, or open circuit
- Corroded or loose connectors at the module or junctions
- Incorrect or missing bus termination resistors
Symptoms
- No live data from Battery Charger Control Module C on scan tool
- Charging system warning lamp or message on dash
- Battery not charging properly or limited charging functions
- Other network modules reporting related U-codes or “bus off” conditions
- Intermittent or complete loss of functions tied to the charger module
What to check
- Read and record all U-codes and freeze-frame with a capable scan tool
- Verify battery voltage (should be ~12.4–12.9 V at rest, >11 V cranking)
- Inspect fuses and fusible links supplying the charger module
- Visually inspect connectors and wiring for damage, corrosion, or loose pins
- Check for presence of module in vehicle network list (scan tool)
- Backprobe module power and ground circuits for proper voltage and continuity
Signal parameters
- CAN idle (recessive) voltages: CAN_H ≈ 2.5 V, CAN_L ≈ 2.5 V (vehicle-dependent)
- CAN dominant state: CAN_H ≈ 3.5 V, CAN_L ≈ 1.5 V; differential ≈ 2 V
- Typical bus termination: ~60 Ω measured between CAN_H and CAN_L (two 120 Ω in parallel)
- Common CAN data rates: 125 kbps, 250 kbps, 500 kbps (verify vehicle-specific)
- Module supply voltage: battery voltage present at module power terminal (approx. 12 V)
- Ground circuit: near 0 V with good continuity to chassis
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a scan tool that can display network modules; record all active and stored U-codes and freeze frame data.
- Verify battery state and recharge if low. Low battery can prevent modules from waking.
- Clear the code and attempt to communicate with the charger module. If code returns, proceed with wiring/communication checks.
- Inspect fuses and power/ground at the battery charger control module connector. Repair any open circuits.
- Visually inspect connectors and harness from module to gateway for damage or corrosion. Repair or secure connectors as needed.
- Backprobe module power and ground with key ON; verify correct voltages and good ground.
- With key ON, measure CAN_H and CAN_L at the module connector and at a known-good module location. Compare voltages and look for lack of activity or incorrect levels.
- Measure termination resistance across CAN_H–CAN_L with battery disconnected; expect ~60 Ω. If open or very low, trace and repair the bus.
- Use a scope or high-speed CAN tester to check for correct differential waveforms and noise; isolate sections of the bus to find a shorted or noisy segment.
- If wiring and bus are good but communication still lost, swap or bench-test the battery charger control module if a known-good unit is available. Reprogram or update module software if required by manufacturer.
- After repair or replacement, clear codes, verify communication restored, and perform charging system function test and road test as required.
Likely causes
- Connector corrosion or pin damage at the charger control module
- Open/short in CAN_H or CAN_L between module and gateway
- Blown fuse or removed battery supply to the charger control module
- Faulty battery charger control module hardware or failed MCU
- Improper termination (missing 120 Ω resistors) or low battery voltage preventing module wake
Fault status
Status
Lost communication with Battery Charger Control Module C — no network messages received from module.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1-3 hours (varies by vehicle design and access)
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