OBD Guide

U0425

Invalid Data Received From Auxiliary Heater Control Module

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

Symptoms

  • Auxiliary heater does not work
  • Error message on the dashboard
  • Reduced interior heating efficiency
  • Problems starting the engine in cold weather (for diesel engines)

Causes

  • Malfunction of the additional heater control module
  • Damage to the wiring harness to the heater
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Software error in the ECU
  • Heater module power supply problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the heater
  2. Check connections and contacts in connectors
  3. Test the heater control module
  4. Update ECU software
  5. Replace the control module if necessary

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