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U041E Invalid Data Received From All Wheel Drive Control Module

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsNot relevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modePossible

U041E concerns the all-wheel-drive control module, the unit that manages a complete AWD or transfer case system rather than a single clutch (U0414). A receiver logs it when that module's torque, mode or status frames arrive but are invalid. Stellantis documents it: on 2023 Ram 1500 (08-237-23) and Grand Wagoneer/Wagoneer built 16 to 24 June 2023 (08-122-24) a transfer case shift motor connector that was not fully seated caused U041E-00 along with U0403, U0418 and transfer case motor and sensor codes, a MIL and a 4WD service light. Ford's 2014 code list names U041E without a lamp. U011D is lost contact. Typical effects are an AWD or 4WD warning and a fixed drive mode or drive on one axle.

Likely causes

Transfer case shift motor or module connector not fully seated
Transfer case motor or position sensor faulty, making the module send invalid status
All-wheel-drive control module internally faulty

Symptoms

  • 4WD or AWD service light
  • Check engine light (model-specific)
  • Four-wheel-drive modes unavailable

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumWorkshop job
Parts and labour€50–1,800
Time0.3–4 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

awd control modulecan bus wiring

Related codes

U011DU0414U0403U0418

References: static.nhtsa.gov, static.nhtsa.gov, performanceparts.ford.com.