U040D
Invalid Data Received From Turbocharger/Supercharger Control Module A
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
- Read stored codes on every module and note codes paired with the Turbocharger/Supercharger Control Module A code
- Check the Turbocharger/Supercharger Control Module A connector pins for corrosion or a poor fit
- Test the wiring between the Turbocharger/Supercharger Control Module A and the ECM
- Check battery voltage and charging under load
- Replace the Turbocharger/Supercharger Control Module A if the data stays invalid
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.