OBD Guide

U0119

Lost Communication With Fuel Cell Control Module

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$167–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • The car may go into emergency mode
  • Reduced engine power
  • Problems with charging a high-voltage battery
  • Inability to start the engine (in some cases)

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the communication circuit
  • Fuel cell control module malfunction
  • Connector problems or contact corrosion
  • Software failure in the ECU
  • Module power problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and connectors
  2. Check fuses and relays associated with the module
  3. Scan the system for additional error codes
  4. Check the power and ground of the control module
  5. If necessary, replace the fuel cell control module
  6. Repair only from an authorized dealer

Related codes

Error U0119 by Vehicle Brand