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2007 CADILLAC SRX

3.6L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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U1041moderate severityNetwork

Communication Bus Initialization Failure

on 2007 Cadillac SRX 3.6L V6 · AWD

What this code means

The communication bus failed to initialize properly during vehicle startup.

Symptoms

  • Systems slow to come online
  • Extended crank before modules respond
  • Features not available immediately after start
  • Delayed warning light checks

Common causes

  • Module power-up sequence issue
  • Bus termination problem
  • Module not completing initialization
  • Power supply slow to stabilize
  • Gateway module slow to boot

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check power supply voltage during cranking
  2. Monitor bus initialization with scope
  3. Check gateway module boot sequence
  4. Verify module power-up order
  5. Test battery and charging system

Repair notes

Check battery condition and power supply during cranking. Weak battery causes slow initialization.

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