U0427
Invalid Data Received From Vehicle Security Control Module
What it means
U0427 means Invalid Data Received From Vehicle Security Control Module.
Where it lives
For U0427, start at the module the description names.
Check these first
- Loss of power or ground at the Vehicle Security Control Module
- A corroded or damaged Vehicle Security Control Module connector
- A key or fob the Vehicle Security Control Module does not recognize
What to do next
- Read the stored codes on a scan tool
- Watch Vehicle Security Control Module data on a scan tool
- Replace the Vehicle Security Control Module if the wiring and voltage tests pass
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.