U0180

Lost Communication With Automatic Lighting Control Module

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Automatic lighting does not work
Headlights turn on only in manual mode
Side lights do not turn on automatically
Error message on the dashboard
Flashing headlights when the engine is running

Causes

Open or short circuit in the CAN bus circuit
Automatic lighting module malfunction
Problems with the wiring harness to the module
Oxidation of contacts in connectors
Software error in the ECU

How to Fix

Check the integrity of wires and connectors
Diagnose the CAN bus for errors
Check the power supply to the automatic lighting module
Replace the module if a fault is detected
Update ECU software if necessary

Related codes

U0181 U0182 U0184