OBD Guide

U0142

Lost Communication With Body Control Module B

Severity: HIGH

Symptoms

  • Lack of access to some vehicle functions
  • Interior or dashboard lighting not working
  • Problems with central locking
  • Errors in the operation of power windows
  • The alarm may not work correctly

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Oxidized contacts in connectors
  • Body Control Module (BCM) Malfunction
  • Module power problems
  • Damage to the CAN network interface

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness between the modules
  2. Clean and check all contacts in connectors
  3. Check BCM power and ground
  4. Scan all modules for additional errors
  5. Replace the body control module if necessary

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