CAN Communication Bus – Signal Malfunction
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U1010 INFINITI Possible Causes
- Controller Area Network (CAN) communication harness is open or shorted
- Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)
- Poor harness ground connection.
How do I fix code U1010 INFINITI?
Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins.
Tech Notes
- There is a factory service bulletin for the following Infiniti models:
- – 2002-2004 Infiniti I35
- – 2002-2006 Infiniti Q45
- – 2004-2006 Infiniti QX56
- – 2003-2006 Infiniti FX
- – 2003-2006 Infiniti G35
- – 2003-2004 Infiniti M45
- – 2006 Infiniti M
- Infiniti Factory Service Bulletin Code U1010
- The service bulletin suggests cleaning engine and body harness ground connection to repair the problem.
- – Clean/re-tighten ECM ground connections.
- – Clean/re-tighten negative battery cable body connection and battery post connection.
- – If needed, clean and ensure good contact between the steering member assembly and the left side instrument stay assembly.
- There is another Infiniti service bulletin with tips to diagnose the U1000 code:
- Infiniti Service Bulletin Code U1010 Diagnostic Tips and Guidelines
Cost of diagnosing the U1010 INFINITI code
The cost of diagnosing the U1010 INFINITI code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
U1010 INFINITI Description
The Controller Area Network (CAN) is a serial communication line for real-time applications. It is an on-vehicle multiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many electronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2 communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads the required data only.
The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) sets when the Engine Control Module (ECM) is not transmitting or receiving CAN communication signals of OBD (emission-related diagnosis) for 2 seconds or more.