U05BE code meaning
Invalid Data Received From Night Vision Control Module
What U05BE means
Night vision systems show the road beyond the headlight beam, either passively with a thermal camera that picks up heat from people and animals or actively with near-infrared illumination. The control module processes the picture, detects pedestrians and sends image and warning data to the cluster or head-up display. U05BE means those messages arrive but are judged invalid. No maker documents U05BE itself. For the lost-communication partner, Jeep reports on the 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee that U02BD-00 in the body controller and B0125-02 in the cluster came from bent pins or terminals not fully seated at the processing module connector D3944A (STAR S2208000163). Contact problems of that kind can also corrupt data rather than cut it off. Only night vision is lost; driving is unaffected.
U05BE at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modeNot expected
- Repair difficultyMedium
- Typical labor0.5 to 2.5 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of U05BE
- Night vision image missing or frozen
- Pedestrian and animal warnings at night unavailable
- Night vision fault message in the cluster
Common causes of U05BE
- Most likelyBent pins or loose terminals at the night vision module connector
- PossibleNight vision module software fault
- Less likelyInfrared camera or its video link delivering faulty data
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Night vision module
What each part of U05BE means
| U | Network system: communication between the control modules (CAN bus). |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| BE | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note U05BE 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 U05BE
What does U05BE mean?
U05BE means "Invalid Data Received From Night Vision Control Module". Night vision systems show the road beyond the headlight beam, either passively with a thermal camera that picks up heat from people and animals or actively with near-infrared illumination. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with U05BE?
U05BE does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will U05BE fail an emissions test?
U05BE 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 U05BE to fix?
Difficulty: medium. A typical repair takes 0.5 to 2.5 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will U05BE clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.