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Diagnostic reference · U0545

U0545

Invalid Data Received From Running Board Control Module A

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

What it means

U0545 means Invalid Data Received From Running Board Control Module A.

Where it lives

For U0545, start at the module the description names.

Check these first

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

What to do next

  1. Scan all modules and record the stored and pending network codes
  2. Check the running board control module A data bus wiring for opens, shorts, and chafing
  3. Confirm the running board control module A reports correct live data on the scan tool
  4. Repair or replace the running board control module A if the circuit, power, and bus tests pass
  5. Clear the code and retest to confirm the running board control module A fault is gone

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Updated

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