DTC P0037 Mini

Loss of Vehicle Immobilizer Module Communications

Loss of Vehicle Immobilizer Module Communications

Description

Key on or engine running; and a module detected that it could not communicate with the VIM controller for 1 second. Modules connected to the Class 2 circuit monitor for data communications during normal vehicle operation. Operating information and commands are exchanged among the modules. When a module receives a message for a critical operating parameter, the module records the identification number of the module that sent the message for State of Health monitoring (Node Alive messages). Once a module learns an identification number, it will monitor for that modules Node Alive message. Each module on the Class 2 circuit that is powered and performing functions that require detection of a communications malfunction is required to send a Node Alive message every two seconds. When no message is detected from a learned identification number for five seconds, a DTC U1xxx (XXX is equal to the 3-digit identification number) is set.

Cause and Solution

Test the main power and ground circuits to the VIM module for a loose connection Check the Class 2 serial data circuit to the VIM module VTD module may have failed

Video Guide

Duration: PT4M51S | Uploaded: 2020-06-07

Diagnostic Info

  • DTC Code: P0037
  • Brand: Mini
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