Lost Communication - General Bus Timeout
1995-2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2L I4
Description
General timeout on the communication bus. Multiple modules are not responding within expected time.
Symptoms
- Multiple systems intermittently offline
- General communication degradation
- Multiple timeout DTCs stored
- Scan tool slow response
Common Causes
- CAN bus overloaded
- Poor bus termination
- Multiple modules with slow response
- Bus wiring degradation
- Power supply instability affecting modules
Diagnostic Steps
- Check bus termination resistance
- Monitor bus load with scope
- Check power supply voltage to modules
- Test for intermittent connections
- Remove aftermarket CAN devices
Repair Notes
Check bus termination and overall bus health. Overloaded buses cause timeouts.
Related Codes
Other Network Codes
- U0001High Speed CAN Communication Bus
- U0002High Speed CAN Communication Bus Performance
- U0003High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open
- U0004High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Low
- U0005High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) High
- U0006High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Open
- U0007High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Low
- U0008High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) High
- U0009High Speed CAN Communication Bus Shorted Together
- U0010Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus
U1040 on Other Vehicles
Pontiac Aztek
2001-2005 3.4L V6
Pontiac Bonneville
1990-1999 3.8L V6
Pontiac Bonneville
2000-2005 3.8L V6
Pontiac Bonneville GXP
2000-2005 4.6L V8
Pontiac Bonneville GXP
2000-2005 4.6L V8 Northstar
Pontiac Bonneville SSEi
1992-1999 3.8L Supercharged V6
Pontiac Bonneville SSEi
1992-1999 3.8L V6 Supercharged
Pontiac Firebird
1993-1997 3.4L V6
Common Questions
What does code U1040 mean on a 1995-2005 Pontiac Sunfire?
U1040 stands for "Lost Communication - General Bus Timeout". General timeout on the communication bus. Multiple modules are not responding within expected time.
What are the symptoms of U1040 on a Pontiac Sunfire?
Common symptoms of U1040 include: Multiple systems intermittently offline, General communication degradation, Multiple timeout DTCs stored, Scan tool slow response.
What causes U1040 on a 1995-2005 Pontiac Sunfire?
Common causes of U1040 include: CAN bus overloaded, Poor bus termination, Multiple modules with slow response, Bus wiring degradation, Power supply instability affecting modules.