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U02A5 Lost Communication With Reductant Heater Control Module
The vehicle bus reports loss of communication with the reductant heater module. AdBlue lines and tank can no longer be thawed at low temperatures, blocking SCR operation in winter.
Is it safe to drive with U02A5?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyBus wiring open or shorted
- PossibleModule without power or ground
- PossibleModule failed
Symptoms
- Multiple warning lights may illuminate
- Affected modules may go into limp mode or shut down
- Specific functions inoperative depending on module
- Diagnostic tools may show communication faults
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Reductant Heater Module, Vehicle Bus Wiring
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- U02A8Lost Communication With Engine Sound Control 2
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.