U0130

Lost Communication With Steering Effort Control Module

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

Increased steering effort
Check Engine or EPS light is on
Loss of adaptive steering functions
Unstable operation of the power steering
Error message on the dashboard

Causes

Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Steering force control module malfunction
Problems with connectors or contact corrosion
Fuse box malfunction
Software error in the ECU

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the steering module
Inspect and clean the connector contacts
Check fuses related to the steering system
Scan the steering module for errors
If necessary, replace the steering power control module

Related codes

U0121 U0126 U0140