Lost Communication With Gateway "B"
The U0147 code means the vehicle's onboard diagnostic system has detected: Lost Communication With Gateway "B". This is a moderate severity code.
- Keep driving?
- Yes, but fix soon
- DIY difficulty
- moderate
- Estimated cost
- $50 - $600 (fuses, grounds, or wiring most often; module replacement only after the circuit tests good)
Network codes mean modules are not communicating. You need a scanner that reads all systems to find the problem.
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What Are the Symptoms of U0147?
- Check Engine or related warning light on
- The Gateway "B"'s functions may be degraded or offline
- Often stored alongside other U-codes when a whole bus segment drops
- Symptoms can be intermittent - connector and wiring faults come and go with heat and vibration
What Causes U0147? (Most Likely First)
- The Gateway "B" has lost power or ground (check its fuses first) High
- CAN bus wiring damage - chafed harness, corroded connector, water intrusion High
- Failed Gateway "B" no longer transmitting Moderate
- Another faulted module loading down the bus Low
Can I Still Drive with U0147?
Yes, but fix soon. U0147 is rated moderate severity. It is not an immediate stop-driving fault, but it will not clear itself — book the repair rather than ignoring the light.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does U0147 mean?
U0147 means other modules stopped receiving messages from the Gateway "B" on the vehicle network. It is a communication fault - the module may be fine but unreachable.
Can I keep driving with U0147?
Usually yes for a short period. The affected function may be degraded, and intermittent wiring faults tend to worsen - diagnose soon.
Should I replace the module for U0147?
Not first. Most communication codes are power, ground, fuse, or wiring problems. Replace the module only after those test good - modules are expensive and often require programming.
Mechanics Guide Step-by-step diagnosis
How Do You Diagnose U0147?
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Scan ALL modules - the pattern of which modules report lost communication localizes the break.
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Check the fuses and grounds feeding the Gateway "B" before suspecting the module itself.
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If many modules are unreachable, test the CAN bus: about 60 ohms across CAN High/Low (two 120-ohm terminators) with the battery disconnected.
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Wiggle-test connectors along the affected harness while watching for the module to drop on and off.
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Only after power, ground, and bus test good should the Gateway "B" be suspected.
Sources 2
This page is built from documented references. Verify against your own service info before repair work.
- SAE J2012Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions (defines the generic OBD-II code ranges)
- Cross-checked against the SAE J2012:2002 DTC table (2026-08-27)archived scan of the SAE standard — readable copy, not SAE’s current edition
Which Vehicles Commonly Get U0147?
- All OBD-II vehicles - network (U) codes are standardized across makes
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