OBD Guide

U016A

Lost Communication With Global Positioning System Module

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can 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

  1. Check fuses associated with GPS module
  2. Inspect the integrity of the wiring harness and connectors
  3. Check for power and ground on the GPS module
  4. Scan the CAN bus for communication errors
  5. If necessary, replace the GPS module
  6. Update ECU software if updates are available

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