Code
U0419
Generic
U — Network/User
Invalid Data Received From Steering Effort Control Module
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UK: 21
EN: 28
RU: 20
AI status
Completed
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Causes
- Faulty Steering Effort Control Module (SECM) or internal module software fault
- Poor power or ground to the SECM (low battery, intermittent supply)
- Damaged or corroded wiring, pins, or connectors between the SECM and the vehicle network
- CAN/LIN bus faults (short to voltage/ground, high resistance, missing termination)
- Intermittent open circuits or chafed wiring causing intermittent messages
- Multiple module software/programming mismatch or calibration error after replacement
Symptoms
- Steering assist degraded, reduced, or inconsistent feel
- Steering-related warning lamp or master warning illuminated
- Other network modules report communication or invalid data DTCs
- Vehicle enters reduced functionality or limp mode for drive/steering systems
- Intermittent or permanent loss of features that depend on SECM data (e.g., adaptive steering assistance)
What to check
- Read all stored and pending DTCs and note freeze-frame/occurrence data
- Check battery voltage (engine off and cranking) and charging system for stability
- Perform visual inspection of SECM connector and harness for corrosion, bent pins, heat damage, chafing or repairs
- Scan for other U-codes on CAN bus (ECM, ABS, BCM, gateway) to locate communication boundaries
- Measure CAN bus idle voltages with DMM (each approx. ~2.5 V; CAN_H ~3.5 V, CAN_L ~1.5 V typical)
- Check CAN bus termination resistance (approx. 60 ohms across CAN_H and CAN_L with power off)
Signal parameters
- CAN bus idle voltages: CAN_H ≈ 2.5–3.5 V, CAN_L ≈ 1.5–2.5 V (vehicle dependent)
- Termination resistance: ~60 Ω across CAN_H and CAN_L (with ignition off)
- Typical message frequency: SECM steering effort/torque messages expected at manufacturer-defined rate (often 10–100 Hz)
- Message contents: steering effort/torque field, checksum/CRC, sender ID — look for missing or out-of-range torque values
- Error counters: CAN bus error frames and CRC error rate (use scope or advanced scanner)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Record all current/pending U- and related codes and capture freeze-frame data.
- Verify vehicle battery and charging system voltages; recharge or supply stable power if low.
- Visually inspect SECM connector(s) and harness; repair any damage and ensure good pin contact.
- With ignition ON, measure CAN_H and CAN_L voltages at SECM connector; compare to expected idle voltages.
- With ignition OFF, measure termination resistance across CAN_H and CAN_L; confirm ~60 Ω.
- Use a scan tool to monitor live SECM messages and message frequency. Note if messages are missing or contain out-of-range values.
- Probe CAN signals with an oscilloscope at the SECM and at another node to compare waveform quality and timing; look for noise, reflections, or missing frames.
- If wiring and bus look good, attempt a known-good SECM or bench test the suspect module if available (follow manufacturer safety and anti-theft procedures).
- If module replacement or reflash is performed, verify correct software/calibration and perform any required adaptations/coding.
- Clear codes and perform a road test to confirm fault does not return. If intermittent, document conditions and consider extended logging or module substitution for further isolation.
Likely causes
- Loose/corroded connector at SECM or inline splice
- Short or high-resistance condition on CAN_H or CAN_L near SECM
- Failed SECM (internal electronics)
- Battery/charging system voltage low or unstable during module communications
Fault status
Status
Invalid data received from Steering Effort Control Module: module messages are missing, corrupted, or contain implausible steering effort/torque values on the vehicle network.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.5-4 hours
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Code
U0419
HYUNDAI
U — Network/User
Invalid Data Received From Steering Effort Control Module
Views:
UK: 21
EN: 18
RU: 18
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Faulty Steering Effort Control Module (SECM) or internal module software fault
- Poor power or ground to the SECM (low battery, intermittent supply)
- Damaged or corroded wiring, pins, or connectors between the SECM and the vehicle network
- CAN/LIN bus faults (short to voltage/ground, high resistance, missing termination)
- Intermittent open circuits or chafed wiring causing intermittent messages
- Multiple module software/programming mismatch or calibration error after replacement
Symptoms
- Steering assist degraded, reduced, or inconsistent feel
- Steering-related warning lamp or master warning illuminated
- Other network modules report communication or invalid data DTCs
- Vehicle enters reduced functionality or limp mode for drive/steering systems
- Intermittent or permanent loss of features that depend on SECM data (e.g., adaptive steering assistance)
What to check
- Read all stored and pending DTCs and note freeze-frame/occurrence data
- Check battery voltage (engine off and cranking) and charging system for stability
- Perform visual inspection of SECM connector and harness for corrosion, bent pins, heat damage, chafing or repairs
- Scan for other U-codes on CAN bus (ECM, ABS, BCM, gateway) to locate communication boundaries
- Measure CAN bus idle voltages with DMM (each approx. ~2.5 V; CAN_H ~3.5 V, CAN_L ~1.5 V typical)
- Check CAN bus termination resistance (approx. 60 ohms across CAN_H and CAN_L with power off)
Signal parameters
- CAN bus idle voltages: CAN_H ≈ 2.5–3.5 V, CAN_L ≈ 1.5–2.5 V (vehicle dependent)
- Termination resistance: ~60 Ω across CAN_H and CAN_L (with ignition off)
- Typical message frequency: SECM steering effort/torque messages expected at manufacturer-defined rate (often 10–100 Hz)
- Message contents: steering effort/torque field, checksum/CRC, sender ID — look for missing or out-of-range torque values
- Error counters: CAN bus error frames and CRC error rate (use scope or advanced scanner)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Record all current/pending U- and related codes and capture freeze-frame data.
- Verify vehicle battery and charging system voltages; recharge or supply stable power if low.
- Visually inspect SECM connector(s) and harness; repair any damage and ensure good pin contact.
- With ignition ON, measure CAN_H and CAN_L voltages at SECM connector; compare to expected idle voltages.
- With ignition OFF, measure termination resistance across CAN_H and CAN_L; confirm ~60 Ω.
- Use a scan tool to monitor live SECM messages and message frequency. Note if messages are missing or contain out-of-range values.
- Probe CAN signals with an oscilloscope at the SECM and at another node to compare waveform quality and timing; look for noise, reflections, or missing frames.
- If wiring and bus look good, attempt a known-good SECM or bench test the suspect module if available (follow manufacturer safety and anti-theft procedures).
- If module replacement or reflash is performed, verify correct software/calibration and perform any required adaptations/coding.
- Clear codes and perform a road test to confirm fault does not return. If intermittent, document conditions and consider extended logging or module substitution for further isolation.
Likely causes
- Loose/corroded connector at SECM or inline splice
- Short or high-resistance condition on CAN_H or CAN_L near SECM
- Failed SECM (internal electronics)
- Battery/charging system voltage low or unstable during module communications
Fault status
Status
Invalid data received from Steering Effort Control Module: module messages are missing, corrupted, or contain implausible steering effort/torque values on the vehicle network.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.5-4 hours
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