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U0120 Lost Communication With Starter / Generator Control Module

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

U · NetworkEngineOBD2

What U0120 means

U0120
Lost Communication With Starter / Generator Control Module Generic · engine Data confidence 65%

The control module stopped receiving expected network messages from the Starter / Generator Control Module node on the vehicle communication bus.

Related and nearby codes

How to read U0120

U

Network: communication between control units.

0

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

120

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about U0120

What does U0120 mean?

Lost Communication With Starter / Generator Control Module. The control module stopped receiving expected network messages from the Starter / Generator Control Module node on the vehicle communication bus.

Is U0120 generic or manufacturer-specific?

U0120 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove U0120 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 U0120 is removable in your case.

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