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Diagnostic reference · U0517

U0517

Invalid Data Received From Door Switch B

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

What it means

U0517 means Invalid Data Received From Door Switch B.

Where it lives

For U0517, the part to look at first is the switch named here.

Check these first

  • A low battery or charging fault that browns out the door switch B
  • A fault inside the door switch B itself
  • A loose, corroded, or water damaged connector at the door switch B
  • An open or short in the door switch B wiring to the module that receives its data
  • A lost power or ground feed to the door switch B

What to do next

  1. Scan all modules and record the stored and pending network codes
  2. Test the door switch B power and ground feeds under load
  3. Check the door switch B data bus wiring for opens, shorts, and chafing
  4. Confirm the door switch B reports correct live data on the scan tool
  5. Repair or replace the door switch B if the circuit, power, and bus tests pass
  6. Clear the code and retest to confirm the door switch B fault is gone

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Updated

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