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U044C Invalid Data Received From Hybrid/EV Battery Inductive Charging Module
A receiving module detected implausible data from the inductive (wireless) HV battery charging module. Coil power, alignment or temperature values fail plausibility checks and are rejected, halting the wireless charge session.
Is it safe to drive with U044C?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyModule internal fault or sensor input drift
- PossibleSoftware version mismatch after replacement
- Less likelyGateway module routing CAN messages incorrectly
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
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Inductive Charger Module
Related codes
- U0449Invalid Data Received From Serial Data Gateway Module C
- U044AInvalid Data Received From Serial Data Gateway Module D
- U044BInvalid Data Received From Battery Energy Control Module C
- U044DInvalid Data Received From Generator B Control Module
- U044FInvalid Data Received From Mirror Control Module B
- U0451Invalid Data Received From Serial Data Gateway Module E
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.