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Diagnostic reference · U013C

U013C

Lost Communication With Accelerator Pedal Module

System
Network communication (U code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Network Communications

What it means

U013C means Lost Communication With Accelerator Pedal Module.

Where it lives

For U013C, the description names the module as the part involved.

Check these first

  • A wiring or connector fault between the Accelerator Pedal Module and the network
  • A failed Accelerator Pedal Module
  • Corrosion or water in the module connector
  • An incorrect module fitted that does not match the vehicle
  • A software fault that drops the module offline

What to do next

  1. Scan all modules for communication codes
  2. Inspect the Accelerator Pedal Module connector for corrosion or water
  3. Check the module power and ground feeds
  4. Verify the module matches the vehicle specification
  5. Replace the Accelerator Pedal Module if the bus and feeds test good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.