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U1073

LAND ROVER U — Network/User

SCP (J1850) invalid or missing data for the cooling engine

Views: UK: 18 EN: 24 RU: 23
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Causes

  • Open, short, or high-resistance wiring on the SCP/J1850 bus associated with the cooling module
  • Corroded, loose or water-damaged connector at the cooling module, ECM/BCM, or gateway module
  • Cooling module (fan module/fan control unit) power or ground fault
  • Failed cooling module (internal electronics or transceiver)
  • Failed engine control module (ECM) or body control module (BCM) gateway that relays cooling data
  • Network bus termination fault or excessive electrical noise on the SCP/J1850 line

Symptoms

  • Cooling fan does not operate or operates intermittently
  • Engine runs hotter than normal or may overheat under load
  • Dash warnings related to engine temperature or fan fault
  • Reduced A/C cooling performance at low speeds
  • Scanner shows U1073 and possibly other network communication codes
  • No live data for coolant temperature or fan status from the expected module

What to check

  • Connect a factory-level diagnostic tool and read all network/U-codes and freeze-frame data
  • Check for related codes (ECM, BCM, fan module) and note time stamps
  • Visually inspect connectors and harnesses for corrosion, damage, or water ingress
  • Verify battery voltage and charge state; perform basic power/ground checks at the cooling module
  • Backprobe the module connector and verify supply voltage and ground integrity
  • Use an oscilloscope or lab scope to observe the SCP/J1850 physical layer for messages and noise

Signal parameters

  • Network type: SCP (Land Rover implementation of J1850 / message-based serial bus)
  • Physical layer: single-wire message bus (nominal voltages around 0–5 V depending on dominant/recessive states) — use scope for verification
  • Typical message contents: coolant temp, fan status/commands, fan speed requests, diagnostic/status flags
  • Message behavior: periodic status broadcasts and on-demand commands; missing or garbled frames indicate a bus fault
  • Common fault signatures: bus stuck high/low, excessive noise, missing periodic packets, invalid frame checksums

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Retrieve all stored and pending codes with a capable scan tool and record freeze-frame/live-data related to cooling circuit.
  2. Check for other communication codes (gateway/ECM/BCM). Address any higher-priority module-power or bus-off conditions first.
  3. Visually inspect wiring and connectors at the cooling module, ECM and gateway for corrosion, bent pins, water intrusion or mechanical damage.
  4. Verify power and ground at the cooling module connector with the connector mated and ignition on (measure battery voltage and continuity to chassis ground).
  5. Monitor live data: confirm coolant temperature and fan status values — if data absent or invalid, note which module is the source.
  6. Use an oscilloscope to view the SCP/J1850 bus at the module connector and at the gateway/ECM to verify proper message activity and signal integrity (check for stuck-high/low, missing frames, noise).
  7. Perform a wiggle test of the harness while observing live data or scope to find intermittent wiring faults.
  8. If physical-layer signals are good at one module but absent at another, trace wiring and check intermediate connectors/terminals; repair damaged wiring or connectors.
  9. If wiring and power/ground are confirmed good and the bus shows valid traffic to other modules, suspect the cooling module; consult OEM procedures for bench testing or replacement.
  10. After repairs, clear codes, re-run diagnostics and road-test to confirm cooling messages are present and the symptom is resolved. If intermittent, perform extended monitoring.

Likely causes

  • Damaged connector or wiring to the fan control module
  • Cooling fan control module failure or its internal communication transceiver
  • Loss of power or poor ground to the cooling module
  • Corrosion or water intrusion at a connector on the J1850/SCP wiring harness
  • Gateway/module refusing or not forwarding cooling messages due to a fault or software issue

Fault status

⚠️ Status
U1073 — SCP (J1850) invalid or missing data for engine cooling. Communication fault between cooling module and vehicle network; check wiring, power/ground, connectors and module.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 1.0 - 3.0 hours

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U1073

MITSUBISHI U — Network/User

Bus-Off

Views: UK: 22 EN: 26 RU: 21
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Causes

  • Open, short, or high-resistance wiring on the SCP/J1850 bus associated with the cooling module
  • Corroded, loose or water-damaged connector at the cooling module, ECM/BCM, or gateway module
  • Cooling module (fan module/fan control unit) power or ground fault
  • Failed cooling module (internal electronics or transceiver)
  • Failed engine control module (ECM) or body control module (BCM) gateway that relays cooling data
  • Network bus termination fault or excessive electrical noise on the SCP/J1850 line

Symptoms

  • Cooling fan does not operate or operates intermittently
  • Engine runs hotter than normal or may overheat under load
  • Dash warnings related to engine temperature or fan fault
  • Reduced A/C cooling performance at low speeds
  • Scanner shows U1073 and possibly other network communication codes
  • No live data for coolant temperature or fan status from the expected module

What to check

  • Connect a factory-level diagnostic tool and read all network/U-codes and freeze-frame data
  • Check for related codes (ECM, BCM, fan module) and note time stamps
  • Visually inspect connectors and harnesses for corrosion, damage, or water ingress
  • Verify battery voltage and charge state; perform basic power/ground checks at the cooling module
  • Backprobe the module connector and verify supply voltage and ground integrity
  • Use an oscilloscope or lab scope to observe the SCP/J1850 physical layer for messages and noise

Signal parameters

  • Network type: SCP (Land Rover implementation of J1850 / message-based serial bus)
  • Physical layer: single-wire message bus (nominal voltages around 0–5 V depending on dominant/recessive states) — use scope for verification
  • Typical message contents: coolant temp, fan status/commands, fan speed requests, diagnostic/status flags
  • Message behavior: periodic status broadcasts and on-demand commands; missing or garbled frames indicate a bus fault
  • Common fault signatures: bus stuck high/low, excessive noise, missing periodic packets, invalid frame checksums

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Retrieve all stored and pending codes with a capable scan tool and record freeze-frame/live-data related to cooling circuit.
  2. Check for other communication codes (gateway/ECM/BCM). Address any higher-priority module-power or bus-off conditions first.
  3. Visually inspect wiring and connectors at the cooling module, ECM and gateway for corrosion, bent pins, water intrusion or mechanical damage.
  4. Verify power and ground at the cooling module connector with the connector mated and ignition on (measure battery voltage and continuity to chassis ground).
  5. Monitor live data: confirm coolant temperature and fan status values — if data absent or invalid, note which module is the source.
  6. Use an oscilloscope to view the SCP/J1850 bus at the module connector and at the gateway/ECM to verify proper message activity and signal integrity (check for stuck-high/low, missing frames, noise).
  7. Perform a wiggle test of the harness while observing live data or scope to find intermittent wiring faults.
  8. If physical-layer signals are good at one module but absent at another, trace wiring and check intermediate connectors/terminals; repair damaged wiring or connectors.
  9. If wiring and power/ground are confirmed good and the bus shows valid traffic to other modules, suspect the cooling module; consult OEM procedures for bench testing or replacement.
  10. After repairs, clear codes, re-run diagnostics and road-test to confirm cooling messages are present and the symptom is resolved. If intermittent, perform extended monitoring.

Likely causes

  • Damaged connector or wiring to the fan control module
  • Cooling fan control module failure or its internal communication transceiver
  • Loss of power or poor ground to the cooling module
  • Corrosion or water intrusion at a connector on the J1850/SCP wiring harness
  • Gateway/module refusing or not forwarding cooling messages due to a fault or software issue

Fault status

⚠️ Status
U1073 — SCP (J1850) invalid or missing data for engine cooling. Communication fault between cooling module and vehicle network; check wiring, power/ground, connectors and module.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 1.0 - 3.0 hours

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U1073

Other U — Network/User

SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Engine Coolant

Brand: Other
Views: UK: 25 EN: 39 RU: 30
AI status
Completed
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Completed 100%
Page language: EN

Causes

  • Open, short, or high-resistance wiring on the SCP/J1850 bus associated with the cooling module
  • Corroded, loose or water-damaged connector at the cooling module, ECM/BCM, or gateway module
  • Cooling module (fan module/fan control unit) power or ground fault
  • Failed cooling module (internal electronics or transceiver)
  • Failed engine control module (ECM) or body control module (BCM) gateway that relays cooling data
  • Network bus termination fault or excessive electrical noise on the SCP/J1850 line

Symptoms

  • Cooling fan does not operate or operates intermittently
  • Engine runs hotter than normal or may overheat under load
  • Dash warnings related to engine temperature or fan fault
  • Reduced A/C cooling performance at low speeds
  • Scanner shows U1073 and possibly other network communication codes
  • No live data for coolant temperature or fan status from the expected module

What to check

  • Connect a factory-level diagnostic tool and read all network/U-codes and freeze-frame data
  • Check for related codes (ECM, BCM, fan module) and note time stamps
  • Visually inspect connectors and harnesses for corrosion, damage, or water ingress
  • Verify battery voltage and charge state; perform basic power/ground checks at the cooling module
  • Backprobe the module connector and verify supply voltage and ground integrity
  • Use an oscilloscope or lab scope to observe the SCP/J1850 physical layer for messages and noise

Signal parameters

  • Network type: SCP (Land Rover implementation of J1850 / message-based serial bus)
  • Physical layer: single-wire message bus (nominal voltages around 0–5 V depending on dominant/recessive states) — use scope for verification
  • Typical message contents: coolant temp, fan status/commands, fan speed requests, diagnostic/status flags
  • Message behavior: periodic status broadcasts and on-demand commands; missing or garbled frames indicate a bus fault
  • Common fault signatures: bus stuck high/low, excessive noise, missing periodic packets, invalid frame checksums

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Retrieve all stored and pending codes with a capable scan tool and record freeze-frame/live-data related to cooling circuit.
  2. Check for other communication codes (gateway/ECM/BCM). Address any higher-priority module-power or bus-off conditions first.
  3. Visually inspect wiring and connectors at the cooling module, ECM and gateway for corrosion, bent pins, water intrusion or mechanical damage.
  4. Verify power and ground at the cooling module connector with the connector mated and ignition on (measure battery voltage and continuity to chassis ground).
  5. Monitor live data: confirm coolant temperature and fan status values — if data absent or invalid, note which module is the source.
  6. Use an oscilloscope to view the SCP/J1850 bus at the module connector and at the gateway/ECM to verify proper message activity and signal integrity (check for stuck-high/low, missing frames, noise).
  7. Perform a wiggle test of the harness while observing live data or scope to find intermittent wiring faults.
  8. If physical-layer signals are good at one module but absent at another, trace wiring and check intermediate connectors/terminals; repair damaged wiring or connectors.
  9. If wiring and power/ground are confirmed good and the bus shows valid traffic to other modules, suspect the cooling module; consult OEM procedures for bench testing or replacement.
  10. After repairs, clear codes, re-run diagnostics and road-test to confirm cooling messages are present and the symptom is resolved. If intermittent, perform extended monitoring.

Likely causes

  • Damaged connector or wiring to the fan control module
  • Cooling fan control module failure or its internal communication transceiver
  • Loss of power or poor ground to the cooling module
  • Corrosion or water intrusion at a connector on the J1850/SCP wiring harness
  • Gateway/module refusing or not forwarding cooling messages due to a fault or software issue

Fault status

⚠️ Status
U1073 — SCP (J1850) invalid or missing data for engine cooling. Communication fault between cooling module and vehicle network; check wiring, power/ground, connectors and module.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 1.0 - 3.0 hours

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