OBD Guide

U0186

Lost Communication With Audio Amplifier A

Severity
Low
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Audio system doesn't work
  • No sound while driving
  • Glitches or freezes of the multimedia system
  • Error indication on display
  • Resetting Audio Settings

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the amplifier power supply circuit
  • Damage to the CAN bus wiring harness
  • Audio amplifier malfunction
  • Corrosion of connectors
  • ECU software failure

How to Fix

  1. Check audio system fuses
  2. Inspect connectors and wires for damage
  3. Test the power supply to the audio amplifier
  4. Carry out CAN bus diagnostics
  5. Update the multimedia system firmware

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