OBD Guide

U04BD

Invalid Data Received From Park Lock/Pawl Control Module

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Gear shifting problems
  • Gear selector does not lock in 'P' position
  • Error message on the dashboard
  • The car may not start

Causes

  • Malfunction of the parking lock control module
  • Damage to the wiring harness between modules
  • Module power problems
  • Contact corrosion
  • Software error in control module

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  2. Check power supply and grounding of the module
  3. Scan for errors in other modules
  4. Update module software
  5. Replace the parking lock control module

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