OBD Guide

U0184

Lost Communication With Radio

Severity
Low
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Audio system doesn't work
  • No sound from speakers
  • Steering wheel control buttons do not work
  • Glitches or freezing of the multimedia system

Causes

  • Malfunction of the head unit (radio)
  • Broken or damaged audio system power cables
  • Problems with the CAN bus
  • Oxidation of contacts in connectors
  • Audio software failure

How to Fix

  1. Check audio system fuses
  2. Diagnose the head unit
  3. Check the integrity of wiring and connectors
  4. Reset the error with an OBD-II scanner
  5. Update audio system firmware

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