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U0672 Lost Communication With Engine Coolant Pump
The vehicle bus reports loss of communication with smart engine coolant pump (electric water pump). Pump speed cannot be commanded; coolant flow falls back to a default duty.
Is it safe to drive with U0672?
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
- Engine Coolant Pump, Vehicle Bus Wiring
Related codes
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.