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U052A Invalid Data Received From Heated Steering Wheel Module
A receiving module detected implausible data from the heated steering wheel module. Heater current/voltage or temperature values fail plausibility checks and are rejected.
Is it safe to drive with U052A?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
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
- 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
- Heated Steering Wheel Module
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.