U0407
Invalid Data Received From Glow Plug Control Module 1
What it means
U0407 means Invalid Data Received From Glow Plug Control Module 1.
Where it lives
For U0407, the part to look at first is the module named here.
Check these first
- The Glow Plug Control Module 1 sending data the ECM rejects as invalid
- A wiring or connector fault between the Glow Plug Control Module 1 and the ECM
- Low voltage that corrupts the Glow Plug Control Module 1 messages
- Software in the Glow Plug Control Module 1 that is out of step with the ECM
What to do next
- Read stored codes on every module and note codes paired with the Glow Plug Control Module 1 code
- Check the Glow Plug Control Module 1 connector pins for corrosion or a poor fit
- Test the wiring between the Glow Plug Control Module 1 and the ECM
- Check battery voltage and charging under load
- Replace the Glow Plug Control Module 1 if the data stays invalid
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.