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SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Function Read Vehicle Speed

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Severity

Medium

Can I keep driving?

Usually drivable, but get it diagnosed without delay.

First step

Find out which module disagrees before you replace anything.

  • UNetwork
  • 1Manufacturer-specific
  • 3Network / Communication
  • 41Sequence number

What does it mean?

U1341 is a Network (CAN bus, module communications) fault code. It indicates: Data Circuit Message .

Symptoms

  • Speedometer reads zero, jumps around or lags behind the real speed
  • Cruise control will not engage or drops out while driving
  • ABS, traction control or stability control lamps illuminated
  • Automatic transmission shifts harshly or holds one gear
  • Electric power steering assist feels wrong at higher speeds
  • Odometer and trip computer stop counting

Likely causes

  • Faulty vehicle speed or wheel speed sensor feeding the transmitting module
  • Damaged wiring or a corroded connector at the speed sensor, at the gearbox output or the wheel hub
  • The transmitting module is not broadcasting because of a power, ground or internal fault
  • Break in the bus wiring between the transmitting and receiving modules
  • Wrong tyre size, incorrect final drive ratio, or a module never configured after replacement
  • Metal debris on the tone ring, or a cracked or loose tone ring
  • Aftermarket devices tapped into the speed signal wire

How to fix it

  1. Compare the vehicle speed value reported by each module on the scan tool during a road test
  2. Inspect the wheel speed sensors and tone rings for debris, rust and cracks
  3. Check the sensor wiring where the harness flexes at the suspension and the gearbox
  4. Measure sensor output with a multimeter or oscilloscope while turning the wheel by hand
  5. Check power, ground and bus connection at the module that should send the message
  6. Confirm tyre size and module configuration match the vehicle specification
  7. Repair the wiring first; replace the sensor or configure the module only when the tests point there

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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.