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Diagnostic reference · U040D

U040D

Invalid Data Received From Turbocharger/Supercharger Control Module A

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

What it means

U040D means Invalid Data Received From Turbocharger/Supercharger Control Module A.

Where it lives

For U040D, the description names the module as the part involved.

Check these first

  • The Turbocharger/Supercharger Control Module A sending data the ECM rejects as invalid
  • A wiring or connector fault between the Turbocharger/Supercharger Control Module A and the ECM
  • Low voltage that corrupts the Turbocharger/Supercharger Control Module A messages
  • Software in the Turbocharger/Supercharger Control Module A that is out of step with the ECM

What to do next

  1. Read stored codes on every module and note codes paired with the Turbocharger/Supercharger Control Module A code
  2. Check the Turbocharger/Supercharger Control Module A connector pins for corrosion or a poor fit
  3. Test the wiring between the Turbocharger/Supercharger Control Module A and the ECM
  4. Check battery voltage and charging under load
  5. Replace the Turbocharger/Supercharger Control Module A if the data stays invalid
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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