U0500
Invalid Data Received from Communication Module
A control module receives data from the telematics/communication module that is implausible, has the wrong format or fails checksum. Connected services and emergency-call functions may stop working.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: hard
Symptoms
- Multiple warning lights may illuminate
- Affected modules may go into limp mode or shut down
- Specific functions inoperative depending on module
- Diagnostic tools may show communication faults
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Communication module firmware out of dateCommon
- Communication module internal faultPossible
- Gateway module routing CAN messages incorrectlyLess likely
Parts involved
- Communication Module
- CAN Bus Wiring
U0500 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.