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U2010

LAND ROVER U — Network/User

Switch lighting

Views: UK: 5 EN: 7 RU: 5
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Causes

  • Open or short in switch illumination power or ground circuit
  • Faulty switch or switch illumination lamp/LED
  • Corroded or loose connector at the switch or body control module (BCM)
  • Body Control Module (BCM) or lighting control module hardware/software fault
  • Interrupted CAN/LIN communication or bus errors affecting illumination commands
  • Blown fuse or failed wiring harness splice

Symptoms

  • Switch backlighting or instrument illumination not working or intermittent
  • Interior switch illumination that remains on or off regardless of dimmer setting
  • Multiple modules showing related communication faults
  • Illumination level incorrect or flickering
  • Stored U2010 and possibly other communication-related DTCs
  • Warnings or infotainment messages about lighting or module faults

What to check

  • Read all stored DTCs and freeze-frame data with a capable scan tool; note related U-codes
  • Visually inspect fuses, lighting relays and relevant wiring harnesses for damage or corrosion
  • Inspect connectors at the affected switches and at the BCM/lighting module for corrosion, bent pins or water ingress
  • Check for recent repairs or aftermarket installations that may have disturbed wiring
  • Verify battery voltage and ground integrity under load
  • Scan the CAN/LIN bus for errors, missing nodes or incorrect termination

Signal parameters

  • Supply voltage: ~12 V (key on) to switch illumination circuit — verify present and stable
  • Ground continuity: low resistance ground to chassis and module ground pins
  • Illumination control: many systems use PWM dimming — expect a modulated signal rather than steady voltage (frequency and duty are model-specific)
  • Network: presence of expected module messages on CAN/LIN (message periodicity/model dependent)
  • No excessive bus errors on CAN (CRC, ACK, or error frames) and proper bus voltage levels on CAN_H/CAN_L

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Use a scan tool to read U2010 and all related codes; record module and message data. Note when the fault sets and any freeze-frame data.
  2. Visually inspect fuses, relays, switch housings and harnesses related to switch illumination. Repair any obvious damage.
  3. With ignition on, verify power and ground at the affected switch connector(s). Operate dimmer and verify voltage or PWM changes at the illumination terminal.
  4. Backprobe the switch illumination circuit and monitor with a multimeter and oscilloscope (if available) to check for PWM dimming, steady voltage, or intermittent drops.
  5. Wiggle test harnesses and connectors while observing live data and voltages to reproduce the fault. Check for water ingress or corrosion at connectors.
  6. Scan the vehicle network for bus errors and missing module messages. Check CAN/LIN physical layer (wiring continuity, resistance, termination) if communication faults are present.
  7. If supply, ground and network are good but the switch still fails, swap or bench-test the suspect switch or replace the switch lighting element (bulb/LED) as per manufacturer procedure.
  8. If swapping the switch does not clear the fault, consider BCM/lighting module reprogramming, reflashing or replacement following manufacturer diagnostics.
  9. Clear codes and perform a road/test re-check and functional test of illumination and other related modules to confirm repair.

Likely causes

  • Faulty switch or switch lighting element (bulb/LED)
  • Intermittent connector/corrosion at switch or BCM
  • Loss of supply or ground to the illumination circuit (blown fuse or damaged wire)
  • BCM or lighting module failing to send/receive the expected message
  • CAN/LIN bus errors or termination problem causing message corruption

Fault status

⚠️ Status
Switch lighting — invalid or missing illumination data/power. Inspect supply, ground, connectors, module and vehicle network for faults.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours

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U2010

Other U — Network/User

Module is Not Responding (Non SCP)

Brand: Other
Views: UK: 15 EN: 27 RU: 25
AI status
Completed
ready
Completed 100%
Page language: EN

Causes

  • Open or short in switch illumination power or ground circuit
  • Faulty switch or switch illumination lamp/LED
  • Corroded or loose connector at the switch or body control module (BCM)
  • Body Control Module (BCM) or lighting control module hardware/software fault
  • Interrupted CAN/LIN communication or bus errors affecting illumination commands
  • Blown fuse or failed wiring harness splice

Symptoms

  • Switch backlighting or instrument illumination not working or intermittent
  • Interior switch illumination that remains on or off regardless of dimmer setting
  • Multiple modules showing related communication faults
  • Illumination level incorrect or flickering
  • Stored U2010 and possibly other communication-related DTCs
  • Warnings or infotainment messages about lighting or module faults

What to check

  • Read all stored DTCs and freeze-frame data with a capable scan tool; note related U-codes
  • Visually inspect fuses, lighting relays and relevant wiring harnesses for damage or corrosion
  • Inspect connectors at the affected switches and at the BCM/lighting module for corrosion, bent pins or water ingress
  • Check for recent repairs or aftermarket installations that may have disturbed wiring
  • Verify battery voltage and ground integrity under load
  • Scan the CAN/LIN bus for errors, missing nodes or incorrect termination

Signal parameters

  • Supply voltage: ~12 V (key on) to switch illumination circuit — verify present and stable
  • Ground continuity: low resistance ground to chassis and module ground pins
  • Illumination control: many systems use PWM dimming — expect a modulated signal rather than steady voltage (frequency and duty are model-specific)
  • Network: presence of expected module messages on CAN/LIN (message periodicity/model dependent)
  • No excessive bus errors on CAN (CRC, ACK, or error frames) and proper bus voltage levels on CAN_H/CAN_L

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Use a scan tool to read U2010 and all related codes; record module and message data. Note when the fault sets and any freeze-frame data.
  2. Visually inspect fuses, relays, switch housings and harnesses related to switch illumination. Repair any obvious damage.
  3. With ignition on, verify power and ground at the affected switch connector(s). Operate dimmer and verify voltage or PWM changes at the illumination terminal.
  4. Backprobe the switch illumination circuit and monitor with a multimeter and oscilloscope (if available) to check for PWM dimming, steady voltage, or intermittent drops.
  5. Wiggle test harnesses and connectors while observing live data and voltages to reproduce the fault. Check for water ingress or corrosion at connectors.
  6. Scan the vehicle network for bus errors and missing module messages. Check CAN/LIN physical layer (wiring continuity, resistance, termination) if communication faults are present.
  7. If supply, ground and network are good but the switch still fails, swap or bench-test the suspect switch or replace the switch lighting element (bulb/LED) as per manufacturer procedure.
  8. If swapping the switch does not clear the fault, consider BCM/lighting module reprogramming, reflashing or replacement following manufacturer diagnostics.
  9. Clear codes and perform a road/test re-check and functional test of illumination and other related modules to confirm repair.

Likely causes

  • Faulty switch or switch lighting element (bulb/LED)
  • Intermittent connector/corrosion at switch or BCM
  • Loss of supply or ground to the illumination circuit (blown fuse or damaged wire)
  • BCM or lighting module failing to send/receive the expected message
  • CAN/LIN bus errors or termination problem causing message corruption

Fault status

⚠️ Status
Switch lighting — invalid or missing illumination data/power. Inspect supply, ground, connectors, module and vehicle network for faults.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours

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