Code
U02A7
Generic
U — Network/User
Lost Communication With Engine Sound Control 1
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EN: 19
RU: 11
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Causes
- Faulty or unpowered Engine Sound Control 1 module
- Open, short, or high-resistance wiring/circuits on CAN/vehicle network
- Poor or corroded connectors or grounds
- Missing or incorrect CAN termination or bus impedance
- Low battery voltage or intermittent supply to module
- Failed CAN transceiver or ECU internal fault
Symptoms
- Malfunction of engine sound or active acoustics features (no sound, wrong sound, or constant tone)
- MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) or network-related warning lights may illuminate
- Stored network/communication trouble codes besides U02A7
- Possible reduced or altered engine behavior if feature is integrated with powertrain control
- Loss of other features that rely on messages from the same module
What to check
- Use a scan tool to confirm U02A7 and read freeze frame and other logged network codes
- Verify battery voltage and charging system (12.0–14.5 V) with ignition on and cranking
- Inspect fuses/relays that supply the Engine Sound Control module
- Visually inspect connectors and wiring at the module, gateway, and related ECUs for corrosion, pin damage, or looseness
- Check for multiple modules reporting communication faults (indicates shared bus problem)
- Verify CAN bus termination (typically 60 ohms total between CAN high and CAN low at rest)
Signal parameters
- Bus type: CAN (ISO 11898) or manufacturer-specific network
- Expected message IDs: module-specific CAN ID(s) — present at regular intervals when module awake
- Message frequency: periodic heartbeat (~1–20 Hz) or event-driven messages when active
- Logic levels: CAN high/CAN low differential waveform; idle voltages approx. 2.5 V each, differential 0 V
- Typical bus impedance: ~60 ohms across CAN high to CAN low (two 120 ohm terminators in parallel)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve all DTCs and freeze frame data with a capable scan tool; record and clear codes, then attempt to reproduce.
- Verify vehicle battery voltage and charging system health; charge battery if low and recheck.
- Inspect fuses/relays and power/ground at the Engine Sound Control module; verify connectors are fully seated.
- With ignition ON, monitor CAN bus for module heartbeat or messages using a scan tool or CAN analyzer. Note presence/absence and message IDs.
- If messages are absent, trace wiring from module to the nearest gateway/ECU; check for continuity, shorts to ground or battery, and damaged insulation.
- Check connector pins for corrosion, bending, or pushed-out terminals; back-probe power, ground, and CAN+/- at the module to confirm proper voltages and nominal idle voltages (~2.5 V).
- Measure differential resistance across CAN high and CAN low with power off to confirm termination (~60 ohms).
- If intermittent communication is suspected, wiggle-test wiring and connectors while monitoring the bus to reproduce the fault.
- If wiring and bus look good, perform module-level tests: swap with known-good similar module if available, reflash/update module software per OEM procedure, or bench-test the module off vehicle if possible.
- After repairs or replacements, clear codes and road test to confirm the communication fault does not return. Document findings and any module programming performed.
Likely causes
- Loose or corroded connector at Engine Sound Control 1 module
- Blown fuse or relay supplying the module
- Damaged CAN high or CAN low wiring between module and gateway/ECU
- Failed module CAN transceiver
- Missing/failed bus termination resistor
- Battery/charging system low voltage or intermittent
Fault status
Status
U02A7 indicates the vehicle network has lost communication with the Engine Sound Control 1 module. The module’s messages are missing, invalid, or the module is not responding to network requests. This can be caused by wiring, power/ground, termination, transceiver or module failure, or software/configuration issues.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours
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