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U02A9 Lost Communication With Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump A

The vehicle bus reports loss of communication with charge air cooler (intercooler) coolant pump A. Intake-charge cooling on indirect intercooler systems cannot be controlled, raising knock risk and reducing power.

Is it safe to drive with U02A9?

The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.

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
Usually unaffected
After the fix
A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
Parts involved
Cac Coolant Pump A, Vehicle Bus Wiring

Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.