Code
U1922
Generic
U — Network/User
Control Module Received Invalid Network Data
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Intermittent or failed network wiring or connectors (corrosion, loose pins, damaged shielding).
- Faulty node/module transmitting corrupted or out‑of‑range messages.
- Bus physical layer faults (missing/incorrect termination resistors, short to battery/ground, high resistance ground).
- Electrical noise or excessive bus load causing message corruption.
- Software/calibration mismatch or firmware bug in one or more modules.
- Aftermarket devices or accessories improperly tied into the network.
Symptoms
- One or more systems behave erratically or become inoperative (dependent on which messages are invalid).
- Illumination of warning lights (MIL, ABS, airbag, traction control, depending on affected modules).
- Stored communication related diagnostic trouble codes (U‑codes) and possibly multiple related subcodes.
- Intermittent or permanent loss of data from affected module(s) on a scan tool.
- Features controlled over the network may be delayed, missing, or show incorrect values on cluster.
What to check
- Connect a full-function scan tool and read all modules; note additional U‑codes and freeze frame data.
- Check for recent software or module replacement history.
- Visually inspect network wiring, connectors, and ground points for damage or corrosion.
- Measure CAN/LIN bus voltages at a logical point with key ON: proper idle voltages ~2.5 V per line for CAN, differential ~0 V; check continuity to termination resistors (~60 ohm across CANH/CANL).
- Use an oscilloscope or CAN bus analyzer to view waveform integrity, error frames, and message frequency.
- Disconnect suspected aftermarket accessories or recently added modules.
Signal parameters
- CANH voltage idle ≈ 2.5 V, CANL voltage idle ≈ 2.5 V, CAN differential idle ≈ 0 V.
- Dominant state differential ≈ 2.0 V (CANH high, CANL low).
- Bus termination resistance ≈ 60 ohms across CANH/CANL (two 120 ohm in parallel).
- Message IDs (arbitration IDs) and expected message frequency for affected signals.
- Data length (DLC) and expected payload format/checksum fields if used by the protocol.
- Error frame count and bus error rate (observed via scope or analyzer).
Diagnostic algorithm
- Record failure conditions: note when the code set (driving, key ON, after start, temperature, etc.).
- Use a scan tool to read U1922 details, related codes, freeze frame, and live data from all network modules.
- If multiple U‑codes present, address persistent physical-layer faults first (shorts, opens, poor ground, terminations).
- Visually inspect connectors, pins and harnesses for damage/corrosion at gateway, modules, and junction points.
- Verify proper module power and ground voltages before testing network signals; repair any power/ground faults.
- Measure resistance between CANH and CANL with ignition off to verify termination (~60 ohm).
- With key ON, measure CANH and CANL DC voltages at multiple modules to check for correct idle levels (~2.5 V).
- Use an oscilloscope or CAN analyzer to capture bus traffic: look for malformed frames, excessive error frames, stuck dominant/recessive states, or a single node flooding the bus.
- If oscilloscope/trace indicates a noisy or corrupted signal, isolate sections of the bus by disconnecting modules (one at a time, per manufacturer guidance) to find the offending node.
- If a specific module is identified as transmitting invalid data, verify software/calibration (reflash or update per TSB), check module grounds/power, and replace module if it fails bench/vehicle tests.
- After repairs, clear codes and road test to confirm code does not return and that affected systems operate normally.
- If no physical fault found and messages still invalid, consult manufacturer network topology and known service bulletins; some conditions require manufacturer diagnostics or gateway updates.
Likely causes
- Damaged connector/corroded pin on a module or gateway causing corrupted messages.
- One module on the bus producing invalid frames due to internal fault or software issue.
- Incorrect or missing bus termination or short on CAN high/low causing message distortion.
- Recent software/calibration update left mismatched message formats between modules.
Fault status
Status
Set when a control module receives network messages that fail integrity checks (malformed payload, invalid checksum/format, unexpected values or timing), or when the node detects repeated communication errors from another module.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1-4 hours
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