OBD Guide

U0406

Invalid Data Received From Fuel Injector Control Module

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Loss of engine power
  • Rough idle
  • Problems starting the engine

Causes

  • Malfunction of the fuel injector control module
  • Damage to the wiring harness between modules
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Problems with power supply to the injector control module
  • Software error in the ECU

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness between the modules
  2. Inspect and clean the contacts in the connectors
  3. Check power and ground of injector control module
  4. Scan the injector control module for errors
  5. If necessary, replace the injector control module

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