Code
U066C
Generic
U — Network/User
Lost Communication With Exhaust Heat Exchanger Bypass Valve Actuator B
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Causes
- Open or shorted wiring between actuator and vehicle network/module
- Poor connector connection (corrosion, bent pins, water intrusion)
- Actuator module failure (internal electronics)
- Power or ground fault to the actuator/module
- CAN/LIN bus fault or high bus error rate
- Faulty ECM/PCM or gateway module that routes messages
Symptoms
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) or DTC warning illuminated
- Exhaust warm-up behavior altered (longer warm-up, reduced heater function)
- Reduced aftertreatment performance or delayed DPF/regeneration control
- Eventual limp-mode or limited functionality depending on system
- No response when commanding the bypass valve from a scan tool
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and current network status with a capable scan tool
- Check for other U-codes or network-related codes present
- Visually inspect actuator connector and harness for damage or corrosion
- Verify 12 V supply and ground at the actuator connector with key on
- Measure CAN (or LIN if used) voltages and compare to expected levels
- Attempt to command the actuator from the scan tool and observe responses
Signal parameters
- Actuator supply voltage: ~12 V with key on/run (battery voltage ± small drop)
- Ground: near 0 V; continuity to chassis recommended (low ohms)
- CAN bus recessive voltages: approx. 2.5 V on each CAN H and CAN L conductor
- CAN dominant voltages: CAN H ~3.5 V, CAN L ~1.5 V during bus activity
- Expected message presence: periodic actuator/module messages (varies by vehicle; often 1–10 Hz)
- Low bus error/frame error rate; no bus-off state
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a factory-level or OEM-capable scan tool. Record U066C freeze-frame, related codes, and module communication status.
- Check for other network-related DTCs. If multiple modules report lost communication, suspect bus power/ground or gateway issues.
- Visually inspect the EHE bypass valve actuator B connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, or water intrusion. Repair as needed.
- With connector connected, backprobe the actuator power pin(s). Verify 12 V supply with key on/run and good ground. Repair power/ground faults.
- Check CAN (or LIN) signals at the actuator connector or nearest wiring splice. Measure idle voltages and look for dominant/recessive transitions while commanding the actuator or during normal engine operation.
- If CAN voltages abnormal, inspect CAN wiring for shorts/opens to chassis or battery. Repair wiring and retest.
- Attempt to command the bypass valve actuator from the scan tool while monitoring bus traffic. Note if the module accepts commands or if commands time out.
- If wiring and bus are good but no communication, disconnect actuator and measure its internal resistance if service data available. If out of spec or open, replace actuator.
- If actuator tests good but messages still absent, check the upstream module/gateway for communication with that actuator module. Reprogram or replace gateway/module only after confirming wiring and actuator integrity.
- Clear codes and perform a guided test or road test to confirm repair. Monitor for reoccurrence and for any related DTCs.
Likely causes
- Damaged harness or pin(s) at the EHE bypass actuator connector
- Intermittent or missing 12 V supply or ground at the actuator
- CAN bus wires shorted to each other or to chassis/power at/near the actuator
- Failed actuator control module (actuator B)
- Gateway/module not forwarding actuator messages (software or hardware)
Fault status
Status
Lost communication with Exhaust Heat Exchanger Bypass Valve Actuator B — module messages not received on vehicle network.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.5-3.0 hours
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