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TuningBot DTC Database · v4.37.15

U010A Lost Communication With Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Module A

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

U · NetworkEmissionsOBD2

What U010A means

U010A
Lost Communication With Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Module A Generic · emissions Data confidence 65%

The control module stopped receiving expected network messages from the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Module A node on the vehicle communication bus.

Symptoms

  • MIL illuminated
  • Possible reduced engine performance
  • Possible rough idle or hesitation

Possible causes

  • Carbon-blocked EGR passages
  • Sticking or slow EGR valve
  • EGR actuator or position sensor fault
  • Wiring or connector fault
  • Vacuum supply fault (vacuum-operated systems)

Recommended checks

  • Read freeze frame data and full module scan
  • Check battery voltage and sensor supply
  • Inspect EGR wiring and connectors
  • Compare commanded vs actual EGR position/flow with live data
  • Inspect EGR valve and passages for carbon build-up
  • Check related vacuum lines where fitted

Related and nearby codes

How to read U010A

U

Network: communication between control units.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

10A

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about U010A

What does U010A mean?

Lost Communication With Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Module A. The control module stopped receiving expected network messages from the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Module A node on the vehicle communication bus.

Is U010A generic or manufacturer-specific?

U010A is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove U010A at file level?

Not guaranteed. Powertrain (P) codes can be reliably disabled in the ECU calibration, but body, chassis and network codes depend on the specific control unit and how the fault is implemented - some can be handled, some cannot. Ask for a quote and our engineers will check your file and tell you, free of charge, whether U010A is removable in your case.

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