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U04BC

Invalid Data Received from Switch Input Module “C”

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

What it means

U04BC means Invalid Data Received from Switch Input Module “C”.

Where it lives

For U04BC, start at the module the description names.

Check these first

  • Electrical noise on the data bus corrupting the switch input module C signal
  • A low battery or charging fault that browns out the switch input module C
  • A fault inside the switch input module C itself
  • A loose, corroded, or water damaged connector at the switch input module C

What to do next

  1. Scan all modules and record the stored and pending network codes
  2. Confirm the switch input module C reports correct live data on the scan tool
  3. Check battery voltage and charging output
  4. Repair or replace the switch input module C if the circuit, power, and bus tests pass
  5. Clear the code and retest to confirm the switch input module C fault is gone

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Updated

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