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Control Module Input Power A Circuit/Open

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Severity

Medium

Can I keep driving?

Usually drivable, but get it diagnosed without delay.

First step

Trace the feed from the fuse box to the module pin and measure it under load.

  • UNetwork
  • 3Manufacturer-specific
  • 0Network / Communication
  • 06Sequence number

What does it mean?

U3006 is a Network (CAN bus, module communications) fault code. It indicates: Control Module Input Power "A" . This is a standardised OBD-II code. The technical definition is the same regardless of the make or model of vehicle, although specific causes and symptoms can vary between vehicles.

Symptoms

  • The system controlled by that module is completely dead
  • Warning lamps for that system on the cluster
  • Scan tool cannot communicate with the module
  • Repeated fuse failures on that circuit
  • The vehicle may not start if the module sits in the starting path
  • The code sets again at every key-on

Likely causes

  • Blown fuse feeding the module's "A" power input
  • Open circuit or a broken conductor between the fuse box and the module
  • Corroded, burnt or pushed-back terminal at the module connector or in the fuse box
  • Failed relay supplying that circuit
  • Worn ignition switch contacts on a switched power feed
  • Wiring damage after accessory fitment, bodywork or rodent activity
  • Internal module fault loading the feed until the circuit opens

How to fix it

  1. Identify which fuse and relay feed the module's "A" power input from the wiring information
  2. Check the fuse visually and with a test lamp while the circuit is live
  3. Measure voltage at the module connector pin with the key on, then repeat as a voltage drop test under load
  4. Check continuity from the fuse box to the module with the circuit disconnected
  5. Swap or bench-test the relay that supplies the circuit
  6. Inspect the connector for burnt, spread or pushed-back terminals and repair them properly
  7. Replace the module only after a steady, correct supply is confirmed at its connector

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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.