OBD Guide

U0166

Lost Communication With Auxiliary Heater Control Module

Severity: MEDIUM

Symptoms

  • Auxiliary heater does not work
  • Error indication on the instrument panel
  • Reduced comfort in the cabin in winter
  • Other CAN bus errors are possible

Causes

  • Broken or damaged CAN bus wires
  • Heater module power supply problems
  • Heater control module malfunction
  • Corrosion of contacts or connectors
  • Problems with the main ECU

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the heater module
  2. Check the power supply and ground of the module
  3. Inspect connectors for corrosion
  4. Scan the CAN bus for other errors
  5. If necessary, replace the heater control module

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