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U061E

Lost Communication With Battery Isolation/Voltage Stabilization Control Module

The vehicle bus reports loss of communication with the battery isolation / voltage stabilization module (typical in start/stop systems). Cranking voltage stabilization and second-battery switching cannot be commanded.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: medium

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.

  • Bus wiring open or shortedCommon
  • Module without power or groundPossible
  • Module failedPossible

Parts involved

  • Battery Isolation Module
  • Vehicle Bus Wiring

U061E 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.