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Diagnostic reference · U0516

U0516

Invalid Data Received From Door Switch A

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

What it means

U0516 means Invalid Data Received From Door Switch A.

Where it lives

For U0516, the description names the switch as the part involved.

Check these first

  • A lost power or ground feed to the door switch A
  • Stale calibration or an outdated software load in the door switch A
  • Electrical noise on the data bus corrupting the door switch A signal
  • A low battery or charging fault that browns out the door switch A

What to do next

  1. Scan all modules and record the stored and pending network codes
  2. Inspect the door switch A connector pins for corrosion, water, and looseness
  3. Check battery voltage and charging output
  4. Repair or replace the door switch A if the circuit, power, and bus tests pass
  5. Clear the code and retest to confirm the door switch A fault is gone

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Updated

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