What is u3ff0 invalid diagnostic code

[paula]

I had a mechanic diagnose the car for me and he found this code: u3ff0 invalid diagnostic code. This code is leaving my TPMS on as per him. He cleared to code and then it came back on. Any idea what's going on?

 

[tlt]

PARKING BRAKE U3FF0

I would think if a mechanic was doing it, he should at least know what the codes mean.

Parking Brake
U3FF0 Invalid Diagnostic trouble code
C1A00 Control Module
U2002 Switch General Electrical Failure
U0155 Lost communication with Instrument panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module

 

[paula]

PARKING BRAKE U3FF0

I would think if a mechanic was doing it, he should at least know what the codes mean.

Parking Brake
U3FF0 Invalid Diagnostic trouble code
C1A00 Control Module
U2002 Switch General Electrical Failure
U0155 Lost communication with Instrument panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module

Thanks for elaborating. Yes - that's all the codes he got. He is a bimmer mechanic - maybe that's why he could not figure it out.

What do these codes indicate? Are they serious enough to warrant a trip to an LR mechanic? I think these codes came up when I drove for a few seconds with the parking brake engaged.

 

[tlt]

The parking brakes are very fiddly on these, so if you are not working on it yourself, yes, it would be a good idea to look into why it is tripping a code.

 

[paula]

As per the independent LR mechanic, these codes are caused by a weakening battery. It's time for me to replace mine anyways. Dekaaaaaa

 

[Houm_WA]

NOW you're catching on, Paula!

 

[tlt]

Well done!!

 

[jwest]

As per the independent LR mechanic, these codes are caused by a weakening battery. It's time for me to replace mine anyways. Dekaaaaaa

Odysseyyyyyy

 

[jwest]

He is a bimmer mechanic - maybe that's why he could not figure it out.

What do these codes indicate? Are they serious enough to warrant a trip to an LR mechanic?

So you're telling us you have a pediatric Dr. work on your teeth right?

I'm not sure what you expect when a BMW tech pokes around in a modern LR I could see some overlap maybe during 2003-2005 Range Rover but not since LR3 started with Jag engines and different wiring.

I can assure you my LR dealer or the indy shop will ever be looking under the hood of my BMW.

 

[paula]

So you're telling us you have a pediatric Dr. work on your teeth right?

I'm not sure what you expect when a BMW tech pokes around in a modern LR I could see some overlap maybe during 2003-2005 Range Rover but not since LR3 started with Jag engines and different wiring.

I can assure you my LR dealer or the indy shop will ever be looking under the hood of my BMW.

Ha ha - good point, jwest. Just that the peadeatric doc happens to be a friend who has been taking care of things for a while for me and more trusted than anyone I have at this time.

That being said, I hope I can find a trusted dentist (I mean LR mechanic) to take my teeth (LR3) in the Pasadena area hereon. Point noted and referrals appreciated