OBD-II · Network and communication (U)
U3003
Manufacturer-specific code
Meaning by manufacturer
This code means different things on different makes. Find yours below.
Ford
Battery voltage fault
On Ford vehicles, U3003 means a module has seen its supply voltage too low or too high; U3003:16 is too low and U3003:17 is too high.
Likely causes, most likely first
- 01weak or old 12V battery (EFB/AGM batteries on start-stop cars)
- 02battery replaced without resetting the battery monitoring system
- 03loose battery terminals or poor earth
- 04alternator overcharging or undercharging
- 05car left unused or parasitic drain
Severity: Caution: get it checked soon · DIY with tools and some experience