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U0537 Invalid Data Received From Column Lock Module
A receiving module detected implausible data from the steering column lock (ELV) module. Lock/unlock state values fail plausibility checks and are rejected; the engine may refuse to start.
Is it safe to drive with U0537?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
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
- 1–4 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Column Lock Module
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.