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U0138: Network Communication Code U0138 - Protocol Error

on 2017 Toyota CAMRY

Fix Cost
$50 - $300
Parts & Labor
Difficulty
3/5
1-2 hours
DIY Possible?
✅ Yes
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2017 Toyota
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📖 What Does U0138 Mean on 2017 Toyota CAMRY?

Network communication diagnostic trouble code related to protocol error communication.
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Symptoms

  • • Communication errors
  • • module malfunctions
  • • system integration failures
  • • CAN bus issues.
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Common Causes

  • • CAN bus faults
  • • module communication errors
  • • wiring problems
  • • connector corrosion.
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How to Fix U0138 on 2017 Toyota CAMRY

Check CAN bus integrity, test module communication, repair wiring, clean connectors.

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Related Diagnostic Codes

Other codes that may appear with U0138

U0136 Sequential Code

Network Communication Code U0136 - Network Hub

Medium
U0137 Sequential Code

Network Communication Code U0137 - Data Link

Medium
U0139 Sequential Code

Network Communication Code U0139 - Bus Fault

Medium
U0140 Sequential Code

Network Communication Code U0140 - CAN Bus

Medium

💡 Why These Codes Are Related:

  • • Similar Issues: Same root cause or component failure
  • • Related Problems: Often occur together due to system interactions
  • • Sequential Codes: Progressive failure stages or multiple sensors
  • • Same System: Components within the same automotive system