OBD Guide

U301B

Control Module Wake-up Circuit A Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine won't start
  • Intermittent electronic failures
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • The module does not respond during diagnostics
  • Random malfunctions in vehicle systems

Causes

  • Broken or damaged wires in the wake-up circuit
  • Poor contact in module connectors
  • Short circuit to ground
  • Faulty relay or fuse
  • Problems with the control module itself

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of fuses and relays
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  3. Check the quality of contacts in the module connectors
  4. Diagnose wake-up circuit resistance
  5. Check the control module itself for faults

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