U0400
Invalid Data Received
What it means
U0400 means Invalid Data Received.
Check these first
- Corrupted data on the network bus reaching the ECM
- A module sending messages the ECM cannot accept
- A loose or corroded connector on the data bus
- Low voltage causing garbled messages on the bus
What to do next
- Read stored codes on every module on the network
- Check for a second code that names the offending module
- Inspect the data bus connectors for corrosion or a poor fit
- Check battery voltage and charging under load
- Replace the module that keeps sending invalid data
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.