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Diagnostic reference · U0601

U0601

Lost Communication With Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor A

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

What it means

U0601 means Lost Communication With Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor A.

Where it lives

For U0601, the part to look at first is the sensor named here.

Check these first

  • The CAN bus loses contact with the particulate filter pressure sensor A module
  • An open or short in the sensor A signal circuit
  • A loose or corroded connector at the pressure sensor
  • A missing power or ground feed to sensor A
  • An internal failure of the pressure sensor A module

What to do next

  1. Read particulate filter pressure sensor A live data on a scan tool
  2. Inspect the sensor connector pins for corrosion or damage
  3. Check for power and ground at the sensor A connector
  4. Test the signal circuit for opens and shorts
  5. Replace the particulate filter pressure sensor A if communication stays lost
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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