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SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Fuel System

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Severity

Medium

Can I keep driving?

Usually drivable, but get it diagnosed without delay.

First step

Start under the vehicle at the fuel pump control module, since that is where water and salt do the damage.

  • UNetwork
  • 1Manufacturer-specific
  • 1Network / Communication
  • 30Sequence number

What does it mean?

U1130 is a Network (CAN bus, module communications) fault code. It indicates: Data Circuit Message .

Symptoms

  • Long cranking, no start, or the engine starting and then stalling
  • Sudden loss of power or stalling while driving, often followed by a normal restart
  • MIL (check engine lamp) illuminated with fuel system related codes stored as well
  • The fuel pump not audible when the ignition is switched on
  • Fuel gauge or fuel system live data missing or clearly wrong
  • Symptoms worse after rain or a car wash when the underbody connector is wet

Likely causes

  • Corroded or water damaged connector at the fuel pump control module, which is often mounted under the vehicle or near the rear axle
  • Open or shorted wire in the data circuit between the powertrain control module and the fuel pump control module
  • Blown fuse or a failed relay in the fuel pump control circuit
  • Poor ground for the fuel pump control module, frequently a rusty body ground stud
  • Internal failure of the fuel pump control module
  • Damaged harness above the fuel tank or along the frame rail
  • Powertrain control module fault or corrupted software

How to fix it

  1. Check the fuel pump control module connector for corrosion, green pins and moisture, and clean or replace damaged terminals
  2. Verify the fuse, relay, battery feed and ground at the module while the circuit is loaded
  3. Listen for fuel pump prime with the ignition on and measure fuel pressure to see whether the pump is actually being commanded
  4. Test the data circuit between the powertrain control module and the fuel pump control module for continuity, short to ground and short to battery
  5. Inspect the harness above the tank and along the frame for chafing and rodent damage
  6. Wiggle test the connectors while watching live data or trying to reproduce the stall
  7. Replace the fuel pump control module only after wiring, ground and supply have been proven, then confirm normal fuel pressure on a road test

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This information follows the generic OBD-II definition and does not replace a vehicle-specific diagnosis. The severity rating is rule-based; an authorised diagnostic reading is required for a definitive answer.