U0267 code meaning
Lost Communication With Image Processing Sensor C
What U0267 means
No vehicle maker documents U0267 in public service material, so the camera behind letter C remains unknown, and letters are assigned differently from brand to brand. What can break is clear from the hardware. Cameras usually send their data over a coaxial or twisted-pair serial link, and the receiving deserializer reports a lock status for each port; Texas Instruments' DS90UB954 even allows configuration of a camera only while its link is locked. A Chalmers thesis built on a parking camera rig ranks a cut or shorted cable and the loss of link lock after too many bit errors as the critical faults. Either one leaves sensor C silent for the module that polls it. The function fed by sensor C stops; the MIL stays off.
U0267 at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modeNot expected
- Repair difficultyMedium
- Typical labor0.3 to 3 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of U0267
- One camera view or camera-based assistant unavailable
- Service message for the camera or driver assistance
Common causes of U0267
- Most likelyCamera link cable open or shorted, connector corroded
- PossibleLink loses lock due to bit errors from a degraded cable or interference
- PossibleSensor C without supply, for example power over the coaxial line missing
- Less likelySensor C internally faulty
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Image processing sensor cVehicle bus wiring
What each part of U0267 means
| U | Network system: communication between the control modules (CAN bus). |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| 67 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note U0267 and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about U0267
What does U0267 mean?
U0267 means "Lost Communication With Image Processing Sensor C". No vehicle maker documents U0267 in public service material, so the camera behind letter C remains unknown, and letters are assigned differently from brand to brand. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with U0267?
U0267 does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will U0267 fail an emissions test?
U0267 is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is U0267 to fix?
Difficulty: medium. A typical repair takes 0.3 to 3 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will U0267 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.