Code
U2119
DS
U — Network/User
Electrically controlled parking brake automatic trigger wake-up function status word reception anomaly fault: Data invalid
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AI status
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Causes
- Corrupted or missing CAN/LIN message containing EPB status word
- Damaged wiring or poor connector contact to EPB module
- EPB module fault (internal electronics or firmware)
- Low or unstable battery/vehicle supply voltage during wake-up
- Bus termination or wiring short/open causing message distortion
- Module configuration or software mismatch after update
Symptoms
- EPB automatic wake-up or automatic apply/release function doesn't operate or operates intermittently
- Dash message or lamp for parking brake or electronic parking brake fault
- Related drivability or vehicle stability warnings if network share affected
- Stored U2119 and possibly other network communication DTCs
- Vehicle may not enter sleep or may have increased battery drain
What to check
- Read and record all U-, P-, C-, B- codes from all modules; note freeze frame and occurrence count
- Check battery voltage and health (static and cranking); ensure battery >= vehicle-specified minimum
- Verify EPB module presence on network with a capable scan tool (module ID, VIN readback)
- Scan live data: monitor the EPB status word and related CAN messages for validity and update rate
- Check for additional network errors (bus-off counters, error frames) reported by gateway or other modules
- Visually inspect EPB connector, wiring harness, and junctions for corrosion, damage or water ingress
Signal parameters
- Status Word (EPB) — expected bitfields: valid/invalid flag, parking brake request, parking brake state (manufacturer-specific)
- Message ID and ECU source — manufacturer-specific; verify module ID appears on bus
- Cycle time / refresh rate — expected message period (check service data for values)
- Data length (DLC) — expected byte length for status-word message
- Differential CAN voltage — idle ~2.5V on each line, CAN_H ≈ 3.5V peak, CAN_L ≈ 1.5V low during dominant bits
- Bus error/frame counts — number of received error frames and bus-off occurrences
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and log all DTCs from all modules; clear codes and attempt to reproduce U2119. Note whether code returns immediately or after specific events (wake-up/auto trigger).
- Check battery state of charge and charging system. Recharge or replace battery if low. Retest after restoring nominal voltage.
- With a scan tool, view live data for the EPB status word and observe message frequency and content. Confirm whether the status word appears and whether flagged as invalid.
- Inspect EPB connector and wiring harness for corrosion, bent pins, water ingress or mechanical damage. Repair any issues found and reseat connector.
- Check CAN bus physical layer: measure termination resistance, check for shorts to ground/power, and use an oscilloscope to view CAN_H/CAN_L waveforms during normal operation and during wake-up. Correct wiring faults.
- Check for other modules reporting bus errors or being in bus-off state; isolate by disconnecting downstream modules if needed to locate fault segment.
- If wiring and bus are good, attempt to update EPB and gateway software to latest level per manufacturer service documents; reflash or reprogram only with correct calibration files.
- If fault persists and all network/vehicle-level checks are good, consider bench-testing or replacing the EPB control unit (follow safe removal and programming procedure).
- After any repair, clear codes and confirm repeated cycles of wake-up/automatic trigger to verify the fault does not return.
Likely causes
- Poor / corroded connector at EPB module or junction box
- Open or short on CAN high/low to EPB
- EPB module has failed or lost internal calibration
- Vehicle battery voltage low during wake-up or key-off sleep sequence
- Faulty termination resistor or high bus error rate causing data invalidation
Fault status
Status
Electrically controlled parking brake automatic trigger wake-up function status word reception anomaly — Data invalid (EPB module reports invalid or missing status-word message on vehicle network).
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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