Code
U05AA
Generic
U — Network/User
Invalid Data Received From Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump
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Causes
- Open, shorted or intermittent wiring/connectors between pump and control module or CAN bus
- Failed or limited-function charge air cooler coolant pump
- Blown fuse or faulty relay powering the pump
- Corroded or damaged pump connector or ground
- Controller (ECM/BCM) communication error or software fault
- Low battery or supply voltage causing data corruption
Symptoms
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or warning message related to charge air cooler
- Reduced turbo/boost control performance or limp mode in some vehicles
- Intermittent or no operation of the intercooler coolant pump
- Elevated charge-air or intake-air temperatures under load
- Stored U-codes or related P/U codes for pump or communication faults
What to check
- Read and record all active/pending/confirmed codes and freeze-frame data
- Check battery voltage and charging system condition
- Visual inspection of pump, harness, connector, fuses, and relay
- Scan tool: view live data for pump status, commanded duty cycle, pump current, and related temperatures
- Verify CAN bus network health (bus voltage, termination, error counters) if available
- Backprobe pump connector for supply voltage, ground continuity, control signal (PWM) while commanding pump
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to pump (typically battery voltage; 12 V nominal)
- Control signal type: PWM duty cycle (%) or ON/OFF command
- Pump current draw (amps) during operation
- Reported pump status/feedback value from control module (if applicable)
- CAN bus message presence and integrity (message ID and data bytes)
- Charge-air cooler coolant temperature and intake-air temperature values
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve all codes and freeze-frame; save logs of live data for pump commands and temperatures.
- Verify battery voltage (engine off and running). Low or unstable supply can corrupt data or disable pump.
- Inspect pump connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, or water entry; repair or replace damaged connectors.
- Check fuses and relays for the pump circuit; replace if blown or intermittent. Verify relay operation when pump is commanded.
- With a scan tool, command the pump on/off and observe feedback. If the module reports invalid data while the pump responds correctly, suspect network/module/software.
- Backprobe the pump connector while commanding pump: confirm battery supply present, control signal (PWM or switched ground), and good ground. Measure pump current while operating.
- If no supply or signal, trace wiring for open/short to the controlling module. Perform continuity and resistance checks to module and ground points.
- If wiring and supply are good but pump does not operate or draws excessive/zero current, remove and bench-test the pump by applying correct voltage and observing operation and current draw.
- If pump and wiring test good, check CAN bus health and other controllers for bus errors. Consider swapping or reprogramming the module if intermittent or corrupted messages persist.
- Repair or replace faulty components (connector, harness section, fuse/relay, pump, or module) as determined by tests. Clear codes and perform road/test cycle to confirm repair and that no invalid-data faults return.
- If suspecting software bug, check for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) and perform module reflash/update per manufacturer procedures before replacing major components.
Likely causes
- Water intrusion/corrosion at the pump connector causing intermittent signals
- Pump motor seized or high internal resistance producing abnormal current draw
- Open or high-resistance ground to pump or controller
- Failed pump driver in the module (internal transistor/PWM driver)
- Incorrect or stale module software/firmware causing message formatting errors
- Blown in-line fuse or sticking relay supplying the pump
Fault status
Status
Invalid data received from charge air cooler coolant pump — communication or sensor/actuator fault detected. Check wiring, supply, pump operation, and module/CAN communication.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.5 - 3.0 hours
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