Code
U05B9
Generic
U — Network/User
Invalid Data Received From Rear Radar Module C
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EN: 23
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Causes
- Faulty rear radar module (Module C) producing invalid messages
- Intermittent or failed CAN/LIN communication between radar module and network
- Damaged, corroded or loose connector or wiring to the radar module
- Low or unstable supply voltage or poor ground at the radar module
- Software mismatch, corrupted firmware, or required module programming/calibration missing
- Interference on the data bus or multiple modules sending conflicting data
Symptoms
- Malfunction indicator or ADAS warning illuminated (e.g., radar/parking sensors/driver assist warning)
- Loss or degradation of rear radar-based features (blind spot detection, cross-traffic alert, rear collision mitigation)
- Stored U05B9 with related communication or radar codes present
- Intermittent or constant fault appearance depending on wiring/connector condition
- Possible sporadic or constant false alerts from radar systems
What to check
- Use a scan tool to read and record U05B9 and any related codes and freeze-frame data
- Check for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) or software updates for rear radar modules
- Visually inspect radar module C and its connector for damage, corrosion, water ingress, or loose retention
- Inspect harness along its route for chafing, pinching, or recent body repairs that could have disturbed wiring
- Verify fuses, relays, and power distribution feeding the radar module
- Check other modules on the same bus for communication errors or similar invalid-data faults
Signal parameters
- Module supply voltage at connector: nominal battery voltage 11–14.5 V (measure with ignition ON per vehicle procedure)
- Module ground: continuity to chassis ground, low milliohm resistance
- CAN bus idle voltages: CAN High ~2.5 V, CAN Low ~2.5 V (differential ~0 V idle); look for ~2.5 V on both with key ON and no traffic; active differential pulses during communication
- Expected data traffic: periodic CAN frames from rear radar module (bus traffic visible on scan tool or scope); common bus baud rates 250 kbps or 500 kbps depending on vehicle
- No long-duration dominant states (stuck high/low) on CAN lines; no excessive noise or reflections on oscilloscope
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool and read all U-codes and related module data; record freeze-frame and occurrence conditions
- Check for manufacturer service information, TSBs, and required software/firmware levels for radar systems
- Visually inspect rear radar module C, connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, moisture, loose pins or foreign objects; repair as needed
- Verify module power and ground at the radar connector with ignition in the required state; confirm battery voltage and good ground continuity
- With ignition ON, use a multimeter or oscilloscope to check CAN High/Low voltages at the radar connector and elsewhere on the same bus; verify expected idle and active signals
- If CAN voltages are abnormal, isolate by disconnecting other devices per wiring diagram and re-check to locate short or open
- Check for intermittent faults by wiggle-testing the connector and harness while monitoring scan tool for changes
- If wiring and power are good and bus traffic looks normal but invalid data persists, try updating module software or reprogramming per manufacturer procedure
- If available, swap with a known-good radar module C (or known-good wiring harness) or connect module to a diagnostic bench to confirm behavior
- After repair or module replacement, clear codes, perform required calibrations or sensor teach-in, then road-test and re-scan to verify the fault does not return
Likely causes
- Connector/wiring fault to Rear Radar Module C (corrosion, bent pins, open/short)
- Failed radar module hardware or internal electronics
- CAN bus communication fault (open, short to battery/ground, high impedance)
- Low supply voltage or bad ground at the module
- Software/firmware mismatch or missing calibration after replacement
Fault status
Status
Invalid or corrupted data received from Rear Radar Module C on vehicle communication bus; communication or module data integrity fault detected.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours
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