OBD Guide

U04BF

Invalid Data Received from Drive Motor A Clutch Actuator

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The Check Engine light comes on
  • Transmission transition to emergency mode
  • Loss of power during acceleration
  • Jerks when shifting gears
  • Unstable operation of the hybrid system

Causes

  • Engine A clutch actuator malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the CAN bus
  • Poor contact in control circuit connectors
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Control unit software error

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the clutch connectors and wiring
  2. Scan the CAN bus for communication errors
  3. Check the resistance of the clutch drive windings
  4. Update control unit software
  5. Replace the clutch drive if necessary

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