Code
U05BA
Generic
U — Network/User
Invalid Data Received From Rear Radar Module D
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Causes
- Faulty rear radar module (Module D)
- Intermittent or failed CAN/LIN communication between radar and gateway
- Corroded/damaged connector or wiring (power, ground, CAN high/low)
- Software/firmware mismatch or incomplete module programming
- Water intrusion or physical damage to radar module
- Faulty gateway/ECU interpreting radar messages
Symptoms
- ADAS warnings or radar system fault message displayed
- Features that rely on rear radar disabled (e.g., rear collision alert, cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise in reverse)
- Related DTCs present on gateway or other ECUs
- Intermittent or permanent radar detection loss
- Radar self-test failures or communication timeouts in scan tool
What to check
- Retrieve freeze-frame and full DTC list from all modules with a capable scan tool; record mileage/time
- Check for related U-codes on gateway, ABS, BCM, and other ADAS modules
- Visually inspect the rear radar module, bracket and antenna area for damage or moisture
- Inspect wiring harness and connector at the radar for corrosion, bent pins, water, or crushed wires
- Verify radar module power and ground at the connector with key ON (compare to wiring diagram)
- Check CAN/LIN bus continuity and resistance to other nodes; look for short to battery/ground
Signal parameters
- Typical CAN message ID(s) for Rear Radar Module D (check vehicle-specific service data)
- Message frequency/period (e.g., 10–100 Hz for target updates — verify service manual)
- Expected payload elements: object ID, range, azimuth, relative speed, status/valid flags
- CAN bus bit rate (commonly 500 kbps or 250 kbps depending on vehicle) — verify vehicle specification
- Signal voltage levels: dominant and recessive bus voltages on CAN_H/CAN_L (compare to other nodes)
- Checksum/CRC and sequence counter present in radar messages (verify correct incrementing)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Confirm DTC with a vehicle scan tool; note freeze frame, occurrence count and related codes from gateway and other modules.
- Inspect the rear radar module area and connector for corrosion, damage, moisture, or loose mounting causing connector stress.
- With ignition ON, verify module supply voltage and ground at the radar connector per wiring diagram. Repair any open/low circuits.
- Check CAN bus physical layer: measure CAN_H and CAN_L voltages, check bus termination resistances, and use a scope or known-good CAN logger to observe message traffic. Compare to a good node.
- If messages are present but malformed (bad checksum, invalid sequence), capture and compare a sample to expected format from service literature; check for electrical noise sources nearby.
- Inspect and wiggle-test harness while monitoring bus for intermittent faults; repair or replace damaged wiring or connector pins.
- Verify module software/firmware and calibration status. If module was recently replaced, ensure correct programming and VIN adaptation per manufacturer procedure.
- If wiring and tool data indicate the radar module is not transmitting or is transmitting invalid frames, replace the radar module or related ECU only after confirming wiring and power/ground are good.
- After repairs or module replacement, reprogram/configure module if required, clear DTCs, and perform self-tests and a functional road test to confirm codes do not return.
- If intermittent network problems persist after module replacement, inspect gateway and other nodes for bus driver faults and consider scope-based network fault isolation.
Likely causes
- Poor connector pin contact at radar harness or ground
- CAN bus short or open near rear radar
- Radar module firmware incompatible after module replacement
- Loss of module supply voltage or ground fault causing corrupted messages
Fault status
Status
Invalid or malformed data received from Rear Radar Module D over vehicle network. ADAS features relying on this radar may be limited or disabled until the communication fault is resolved.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0 - 3.0 hours
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