OBD Guide

U0456

Invalid Data Received From Coolant Temperature Control Module

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect engine temperature readings on the dashboard
  • Engine overheating
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable engine operation
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Malfunction of the coolant temperature control module
  • Problems in the data transmission circuit (CAN bus)
  • Corroded or damaged contacts
  • Software errors in the module
  • Module power problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the data transmission chain
  2. Inspect the module contacts for corrosion
  3. Check module power supply
  4. Scan the system for other errors
  5. If necessary, replace the temperature control module
  6. Update module software (if possible)

Related codes

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