U0161

Lost Communication With Compass Module

Severity

✅ Low

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect display of direction in the navigation system
Lack of directional data
Error message on the dashboard
Compass-dependent functions do not work
The Check Engine light may come on

Causes

Broken or damaged wires to the compass
Electronic compass module malfunction
Module power problems
Contact corrosion
Software error in the control unit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring to the compass module
Check fuses associated with the module
Diagnose the compass module for faults
Clean contacts and check connections
Update control unit software

Related codes

U0160 U0162 U0155