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Diagnostic reference · U3008

U3008

Control Module Ground A

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

What it means

U3008 means Control Module Ground A.

Where it lives

For U3008, start at the module the description names.

Check these first

  • A loose or corroded control module ground A connection
  • High resistance in the control module ground A circuit
  • An open in the control module ground A wire
  • A failed control module that will not read the ground

What to do next

  1. Read module voltage and ground on a scan tool
  2. Inspect control module ground A for corrosion and tightness
  3. Measure voltage drop on the control module ground A circuit
  4. Clean and retighten control module ground A
  5. Replace the control module if the ground tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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