Code
U045F
Generic
U — Network/User
Invalid Data Received From Automated Driving System Interface Module “A”
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Causes
- Faulty ADS Interface Module A (hardware or firmware)
- Corrupted or malformed CAN/LIN network messages from ADS module
- Poor power or ground to the ADS module
- Damaged wiring, corroded connectors, or loose pins on ADS harness
- Bus electrical faults (CAN short to battery/ground, high impedance)
- Software calibration mismatch or incorrect programming
Symptoms
- ADS-related driver assistance features reduced, limited, or disabled
- Warning or malfunction indicator for automated driving/assistance
- Stored or repeating U045F code (may appear with other network U-codes)
- Intermittent operation of ADS functions or inconsistent behavior
- Possible loss of communication with other vehicle modules
What to check
- Read all stored DTCs and freeze-frame data with a capable scan tool
- Check for other network codes (U0xxx) to identify affected nodes
- Inspect ADS Interface Module A connector for corrosion, damage, or bent pins
- Verify module power (battery feed, fused supply) and ground circuits
- Visually inspect CAN/LIN harness for chafing, breaks, or repairs
- Measure CAN bus voltages at the module connector (CANH/CANL) and at a known-good node
Signal parameters
- CAN bus idle voltages: CANH ≈ 2.5 V, CANL ≈ 2.5 V (recessive)
- CAN bus dominant voltages: CANH ≈ 3.5 V, CANL ≈ 1.5 V (approximate)
- Differential voltage: ~0 V (recessive) to ~2 V (dominant) — values may vary by vehicle
- Message integrity: expected message IDs, length and checksum/CRC (if used) for ADS messages
- Bus bit timing and bitrate (e.g., 500 kb/s, 250 kb/s) must match network specification
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a factory-capable scan tool and confirm U045F and any related U-codes. Record freeze-frame and occurrence conditions.
- Attempt to clear the code and perform the operation that set the fault to see if it returns and under what conditions.
- Inspect the ADS module connector and harness for obvious damage, corrosion, or loose pin(s); repair as needed.
- Verify module supply and ground with a DMM while exercising the system; repair poor power/ground connections.
- Check wiring continuity between ADS module and nearest gateway/controller; look for shorts to battery or ground.
- Use an oscilloscope or CAN bus analyzer to capture message traffic from the ADS module. Confirm correct message IDs, expected data length and timing, and that messages pass CRC/integrity checks.
Likely causes
- Loose or corroded connector at ADS Interface Module A
- CAN bus wiring short or open affecting message integrity
- ADS module firmware mismatch or software bug
- Supply voltage or ground problem at the ADS module
- Module internal failure causing malformed output
Fault status
Status
Invalid or implausible data received from Automated Driving System Interface Module A; network message format or integrity fault detected.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.5-3.0 hours
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