Possible causes
– Harness or connectors (CAN communication line is open or shorted)
– Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)
– Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)
Tech description
There is a service bulletin for the following Infiniti models with U1010 code:
2002-2004 Infiniti I35
2002-2006 Infiniti Q45
2004-2006 Infiniti QX56
2003-2006 Infiniti FX
2003-2006 Infiniti G35
2003-2004 Infiniti M45
2006 Infiniti M
Infiniti Service Bulletin Code U1000
Service bulletin suggest cleaning engine and body harness ground connection to repair problem.
There is another Infiniti service bulletin with tips to diagnose the U1010 code:
Infiniti Service Bulletin Code U1010 Diagnostic Tips and Guidelines
When is the obd code mean?
When ECM is not transmitting or receiving CAN communication signal of OBD (emission related diagnosis) for 2 seconds or more.
Symptoms
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
U1010 INFINITI OBD Code Description