What does code U0461 mean?

Q: What does code U0461 mean?

Invalid Data Received From Audible Alert Control Module. U0461 is a communication fault where the module that monitors the audible alert control module (the chime, buzzer, or speaker driver) receives data that fails its internal validity check. The computer detects that the messages from the audible alert control module are missing expected values, out of range, or contradictory, so it flags the data as invalid rather than trusting it.

DTC codes / U04xx · Invalid data received from a module / U0461

U0461Invalid Data Received From Audible Alert Control Module

U0461 is a communication fault where the module that monitors the audible alert control module (the chime, buzzer, or speaker driver) receives data that fails its internal validity check. The computer detects that the messages from the audible alert control module are missing expected values, out of range, or contradictory, so it flags the data as invalid rather than trusting it.

SystemNetwork

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityLow

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaInvalid data received from a module

Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.