OBD Guide

U05A6

Invalid Data Received from Reductant Heater Control Module

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • SCR error message on dashboard
  • Increased NOx emissions

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the communication circuit
  • Malfunction of the reagent heating module
  • Problems with the wiring harness or connectors
  • ECU software errors
  • Contact corrosion in electrical connections

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the heating module
  2. Check connections and connectors for corrosion
  3. Test the reagent heating module
  4. Update ECU software if necessary
  5. Replace the heating module if a malfunction is detected

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