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OBD-II TROUBLE CODE

U0121: Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module

System: Network / ABS · Priority: high

What U0121 means

The control module detected a condition matching the generic definition Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module. A trouble code identifies what the module detected; it does not automatically identify the failed part.

Useful next checks

  1. Check ABS module fuses, powers and grounds.
  2. Inspect network wiring and connectors.
  3. Scan other modules to determine whether the communication failure is isolated or network-wide.

Why vehicle context matters

The same generic code can have different diagnostic paths depending on engine, calibration, wiring layout, service bulletins and related codes. Freeze-frame and live data can help establish when the fault occurred.

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