OBD Guide

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

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

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