OBD Guide

U0136

Lost Communication With Differential Control Module - Rear

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The Check Engine light comes on
  • Loss of rear differential control functions
  • Disabling the stabilization system (ESP)
  • Unusual car behavior when turning
  • Error message on the dashboard

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in differential module connectors
  • Malfunction of the rear differential control module
  • Problems with module power or grounding
  • Software error in the ECU

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the differential module
  2. Inspect and clean connector contacts
  3. Check the supply voltage and ground on the module
  4. Scan the differential module for additional errors
  5. If necessary, replace the rear differential control module

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