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Diagnostic reference · U3501

U3501

Control Module Input Power A Circuit Low

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

What it means

U3501 means Control Module Input Power A Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For U3501, the circuit described runs through the module. The description of U3501 reports a fault at the module.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the input power A circuit
  • High resistance in the input power A feed
  • A weak battery or charging system
  • A failed module that reads input power A low

What to do next

  1. Read input power A voltage on a scan tool
  2. Test the input power A circuit for a short to ground
  3. Measure voltage at the input power A pin
  4. Check the battery and charging system voltage
  5. Repair the circuit or replace the module if the voltage stays low
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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