OBD Guide

U04B1

Invalid Data Received From Battery Monitor Module

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–94 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Error message on the dashboard
  • Disabling the start-stop system
  • Incorrect battery voltage readings
  • Battery charging problems
  • Reduced efficiency of the power system

Causes

  • Battery monitoring module malfunction
  • Broken or damaged wires in the communication circuit
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Software error in the control module
  • Problems with the main on-board computer

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the communication circuit between the module and the on-board computer
  2. Inspect and clean the contacts in the module connectors
  3. Check the supply voltage and ground of the control module
  4. Scan the module for additional errors
  5. If necessary, replace the battery monitoring module

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