U016A
Lost Communication With Global Positioning System Module
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)
Symptoms
- Navigation system does not work
- Lack of vehicle location data
- Error message on the dashboard
- Inability to use emergency call services
- Other GPS-dependent systems do not function correctly
Causes
- Open or short circuit in the power supply circuit of the GPS module
- Damage to the wiring harness or GPS module connector
- Malfunction of the global positioning module itself
- Problems with the CAN communication bus
- Failures in ECU software
How to Fix
- Check fuses associated with GPS module
- Inspect the integrity of the wiring harness and connectors
- Check for power and ground on the GPS module
- Scan the CAN bus for communication errors
- If necessary, replace the GPS module
- Update ECU software if updates are available
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