Code
U027C
Generic
U — Network/User
Lost Communication With Off-Board Charger Control Module
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EN: 28
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Causes
- Physical wiring harness damage between vehicle network and off-board charger control module
- Connector corrosion, loose pins or poor terminal contact at module or gateway
- Blown fuse or faulty relay supplying power to the off-board charger control module
- Failed off-board charger control module
- Faulty or improperly terminated CAN (or other network) bus segment
- Software/configuration mismatch or corrupted module firmware
Symptoms
- Charge function unavailable or reduced charging rate
- Charging stops or fails to start when connected to external charger
- Charge/EVSE warning lamps or messages on instrument cluster or infotainment
- Related stored DTCs for CAN/network or charger subsystem
- Intermittent charging behavior or faults only when external charger attached
- No response from charger control module when queried with a scan tool
What to check
- Read all network DTCs and freeze frame data; note occurrence (permanent/intermittent)
- Check for other U-codes or network-related codes that indicate broader bus issues
- Visually inspect connectors, wiring, and shielding for damage or corrosion at the charger module and gateway
- Verify fuses/relays feeding the off-board charger control module are present and functional
- Attempt to communicate with the off-board charger module with a scan tool; record any module responses
- Check battery/vehicle accessory power and ground at the module connector
Signal parameters
- Network type: typically CAN (vehicle-specific — verify wiring diagram)
- Expected module heartbeat/message rate: typically periodic (0.5–10 Hz) depending on system
- CAN bus idle voltages: each CAN line near the reference nominal (verify manufacturer values) and proper differential signaling when active
- Power supply: module supply voltage (vehicle accessory / 12 V or low-voltage supply) present at ignition/charge enable
- Ground continuity between module ground pin and chassis ground
- Message IDs and payloads are vehicle-specific — capture with a CAN tool for exact parameters
Diagnostic algorithm
- Confirm DTC is current: clear codes, attempt charge cycle, see if U027C returns and note conditions.
- Scan the vehicle network for additional U-codes or module communication failures to determine scope.
- Inspect wiring and connectors to the off-board charger control module and related gateway for damage, corrosion, or loose pins.
- Verify module power and ground: check fuses/relays, probe supply and ground pins at the module connector with key/charge states as required.
- Check CAN/network integrity: measure voltages at module connector, verify termination resistors, and use an oscilloscope or CAN sniffer to confirm message traffic and absence of bus errors.
- If bus shows noise or no traffic, isolate segments by disconnecting downstream nodes (including external charger/adapter) to identify cause.
- If the module is not responding but has proper power/ground and bus signals, attempt a module wake/initialization per service information or re-flash software if updates are available.
- Test with a known-good external charger or known-good module (if available) to confirm whether the issue follows the module or stays on the vehicle wiring/network.
- Replace wiring/connector components only after verifying fault location. Replace the off-board charger control module only after confirming module failure and performing required programming/configuration.
- After repairs, clear codes and perform a complete charge cycle to verify communication and restore normal operation.
Likely causes
- Open or short on the CAN high/low lines or lost chassis ground to module
- Power feed (12 V/vehicle supply) or ground missing at charger control module
- Intermittent connector contact (water intrusion, corrosion, bent pins)
- Module is asleep, disabled by body gateway, or has failed internal transceiver
- Incorrect or missing CAN termination resistor or damaged bus wiring after recent repairs
- Aftermarket charger or adapter generating invalid messages on the network
Fault status
Status
U027C — Lost Communication With Off-Board Charger Control Module (communication timeout/failure between vehicle network and off-board charger control module).
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 Hours
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