Code
U1121
HYUNDAI
U — Network/User
Lost Communication With Electric Stability Program Module
Views:
UK: 10
EN: 17
RU: 14
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Open or short in CAN bus wiring (CAN High / CAN Low) to/from ESP module
- Poor or corroded connector or pin at ESP module
- Loss of module power (fuse, relay, wiring) or bad ground
- Failed ESP module or internal electronics
- Bus termination resistor missing or shorted
- Software mismatch, corrupted calibration, or module asleep/not initialized
Symptoms
- ESP / ESC / Traction Control warning lamp illuminated
- ABS warning lamp may also be on
- Loss of vehicle stability/traction control functions
- Related features degraded or disabled (e.g., hill-start assist, traction control)
- Scan tool shows no response or intermittent response from ESP module
- Multiple network communication fault codes present
What to check
- Connect a diagnostic scan tool and record U1121 plus any other U-codes; attempt to communicate with ESP module
- Check battery voltage with key ON and engine OFF (should be stable ~12V+); verify charging system during cranking/running
- Inspect fuses and relays that supply the ESP/ABS module
- Visually inspect ESP connector and wiring harness for damage, corrosion, bent pins or moisture
- Measure supply voltage and ground at the ESP module connector with harness connected
- Measure CANH and CANL voltages (key ON, engine OFF) and compare to expected idle voltage (~2.5 V each) and differential
Signal parameters
- CAN bus idle voltage: CANH ≈ 2.5 V, CANL ≈ 2.5 V (each referenced to chassis ground)
- CAN differential idle: ≈ 0 V; dominant state differential typically ≈ 1.5–3.5 V
- Termination resistance: approx. 60 Ω across CANH–CANL (two 120 Ω terminators in parallel)
- Typical CAN speeds used on chassis: 500 kbps (high speed) or 250 kbps (lower speed) — verify vehicle spec
- Module supply: battery voltage at module connector with key ON (typically ~12 V)
- Ground resistance: low (near 0 Ω) between module ground terminal and chassis ground
Diagnostic algorithm
- Record freeze frame and all stored codes; note if faults are permanent or intermittent.
- Attempt to communicate with the ESP module using a factory-level scan tool; note response or lack thereof.
- Check battery voltage and condition; ensure adequate system voltage during diagnosis (≥11.5 V).
- Inspect and reseat the ESP module connector; check for corrosion, bent pins or moisture. Repair or clean as needed.
- Verify fuses/relays powering the ESP module and replace if blown or intermittent.
- With ignition ON, measure supply voltage and ground at the ESP connector to confirm proper power and earth.
- Measure CANH and CANL voltages at the ESP connector. If either line is shorted to battery or ground, trace and repair.
- With ignition OFF, measure resistance across CANH–CANL; expect ~60 Ω. If outside range, locate missing/shorted terminator.
- If physical wiring and power are OK, isolate the ESP module by disconnecting it and checking whether bus communication to other modules returns to normal.
- If bus is healthy and only the ESP module fails to respond, consider module fault — check for available software updates or reprogramming before replacement.
- After repairs, clear codes, perform relearn or initialization procedures required by manufacturer, then road‑test and re-scan for recurrence.
Likely causes
- Loose/corroded connector at the ESP module
- Blown fuse or failed relay supplying module 12V
- Broken or shorted CANH/CANL wiring between ABS/ESP and main CAN
- Failed ESP control unit
- Missing/failed CAN termination resistor (≈60 Ω across CANH–CANL)
Fault status
Status
Lost Communication With Electric Stability Program (ESP) Module (U1121)
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0 - 3.0 hours
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Code
U1121
MITSUBISHI
U — Network/User
T/M(CAN message)
Views:
UK: 12
EN: 17
RU: 15
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Open or short in CAN bus wiring (CAN High / CAN Low) to/from ESP module
- Poor or corroded connector or pin at ESP module
- Loss of module power (fuse, relay, wiring) or bad ground
- Failed ESP module or internal electronics
- Bus termination resistor missing or shorted
- Software mismatch, corrupted calibration, or module asleep/not initialized
Symptoms
- ESP / ESC / Traction Control warning lamp illuminated
- ABS warning lamp may also be on
- Loss of vehicle stability/traction control functions
- Related features degraded or disabled (e.g., hill-start assist, traction control)
- Scan tool shows no response or intermittent response from ESP module
- Multiple network communication fault codes present
What to check
- Connect a diagnostic scan tool and record U1121 plus any other U-codes; attempt to communicate with ESP module
- Check battery voltage with key ON and engine OFF (should be stable ~12V+); verify charging system during cranking/running
- Inspect fuses and relays that supply the ESP/ABS module
- Visually inspect ESP connector and wiring harness for damage, corrosion, bent pins or moisture
- Measure supply voltage and ground at the ESP module connector with harness connected
- Measure CANH and CANL voltages (key ON, engine OFF) and compare to expected idle voltage (~2.5 V each) and differential
Signal parameters
- CAN bus idle voltage: CANH ≈ 2.5 V, CANL ≈ 2.5 V (each referenced to chassis ground)
- CAN differential idle: ≈ 0 V; dominant state differential typically ≈ 1.5–3.5 V
- Termination resistance: approx. 60 Ω across CANH–CANL (two 120 Ω terminators in parallel)
- Typical CAN speeds used on chassis: 500 kbps (high speed) or 250 kbps (lower speed) — verify vehicle spec
- Module supply: battery voltage at module connector with key ON (typically ~12 V)
- Ground resistance: low (near 0 Ω) between module ground terminal and chassis ground
Diagnostic algorithm
- Record freeze frame and all stored codes; note if faults are permanent or intermittent.
- Attempt to communicate with the ESP module using a factory-level scan tool; note response or lack thereof.
- Check battery voltage and condition; ensure adequate system voltage during diagnosis (≥11.5 V).
- Inspect and reseat the ESP module connector; check for corrosion, bent pins or moisture. Repair or clean as needed.
- Verify fuses/relays powering the ESP module and replace if blown or intermittent.
- With ignition ON, measure supply voltage and ground at the ESP connector to confirm proper power and earth.
- Measure CANH and CANL voltages at the ESP connector. If either line is shorted to battery or ground, trace and repair.
- With ignition OFF, measure resistance across CANH–CANL; expect ~60 Ω. If outside range, locate missing/shorted terminator.
- If physical wiring and power are OK, isolate the ESP module by disconnecting it and checking whether bus communication to other modules returns to normal.
- If bus is healthy and only the ESP module fails to respond, consider module fault — check for available software updates or reprogramming before replacement.
- After repairs, clear codes, perform relearn or initialization procedures required by manufacturer, then road‑test and re-scan for recurrence.
Likely causes
- Loose/corroded connector at the ESP module
- Blown fuse or failed relay supplying module 12V
- Broken or shorted CANH/CANL wiring between ABS/ESP and main CAN
- Failed ESP control unit
- Missing/failed CAN termination resistor (≈60 Ω across CANH–CANL)
Fault status
Status
Lost Communication With Electric Stability Program (ESP) Module (U1121)
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0 - 3.0 hours
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Code
U1121
Other
U — Network/User
SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Primary Id
Views:
UK: 21
EN: 29
RU: 25
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Open or short in CAN bus wiring (CAN High / CAN Low) to/from ESP module
- Poor or corroded connector or pin at ESP module
- Loss of module power (fuse, relay, wiring) or bad ground
- Failed ESP module or internal electronics
- Bus termination resistor missing or shorted
- Software mismatch, corrupted calibration, or module asleep/not initialized
Symptoms
- ESP / ESC / Traction Control warning lamp illuminated
- ABS warning lamp may also be on
- Loss of vehicle stability/traction control functions
- Related features degraded or disabled (e.g., hill-start assist, traction control)
- Scan tool shows no response or intermittent response from ESP module
- Multiple network communication fault codes present
What to check
- Connect a diagnostic scan tool and record U1121 plus any other U-codes; attempt to communicate with ESP module
- Check battery voltage with key ON and engine OFF (should be stable ~12V+); verify charging system during cranking/running
- Inspect fuses and relays that supply the ESP/ABS module
- Visually inspect ESP connector and wiring harness for damage, corrosion, bent pins or moisture
- Measure supply voltage and ground at the ESP module connector with harness connected
- Measure CANH and CANL voltages (key ON, engine OFF) and compare to expected idle voltage (~2.5 V each) and differential
Signal parameters
- CAN bus idle voltage: CANH ≈ 2.5 V, CANL ≈ 2.5 V (each referenced to chassis ground)
- CAN differential idle: ≈ 0 V; dominant state differential typically ≈ 1.5–3.5 V
- Termination resistance: approx. 60 Ω across CANH–CANL (two 120 Ω terminators in parallel)
- Typical CAN speeds used on chassis: 500 kbps (high speed) or 250 kbps (lower speed) — verify vehicle spec
- Module supply: battery voltage at module connector with key ON (typically ~12 V)
- Ground resistance: low (near 0 Ω) between module ground terminal and chassis ground
Diagnostic algorithm
- Record freeze frame and all stored codes; note if faults are permanent or intermittent.
- Attempt to communicate with the ESP module using a factory-level scan tool; note response or lack thereof.
- Check battery voltage and condition; ensure adequate system voltage during diagnosis (≥11.5 V).
- Inspect and reseat the ESP module connector; check for corrosion, bent pins or moisture. Repair or clean as needed.
- Verify fuses/relays powering the ESP module and replace if blown or intermittent.
- With ignition ON, measure supply voltage and ground at the ESP connector to confirm proper power and earth.
- Measure CANH and CANL voltages at the ESP connector. If either line is shorted to battery or ground, trace and repair.
- With ignition OFF, measure resistance across CANH–CANL; expect ~60 Ω. If outside range, locate missing/shorted terminator.
- If physical wiring and power are OK, isolate the ESP module by disconnecting it and checking whether bus communication to other modules returns to normal.
- If bus is healthy and only the ESP module fails to respond, consider module fault — check for available software updates or reprogramming before replacement.
- After repairs, clear codes, perform relearn or initialization procedures required by manufacturer, then road‑test and re-scan for recurrence.
Likely causes
- Loose/corroded connector at the ESP module
- Blown fuse or failed relay supplying module 12V
- Broken or shorted CANH/CANL wiring between ABS/ESP and main CAN
- Failed ESP control unit
- Missing/failed CAN termination resistor (≈60 Ω across CANH–CANL)
Fault status
Status
Lost Communication With Electric Stability Program (ESP) Module (U1121)
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0 - 3.0 hours
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