U0244

Lost Communication With Running Board Control Module A

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Automatic footrest extension does not work
The running board does not respond to commands
Malfunction indicator on the dashboard
Error message in the comfort system

Causes

Broken or damaged wires in the communication circuit
Malfunction of the footrest control module
Module power problems
Contact corrosion
Software error in the ECU

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the footrest module
Check fuses and relays associated with the module
Diagnose the footrest control module
Check connections and contacts for corrosion
Reset the error and check if it returns

Related codes

U0243 U0245 U0246