OBD Guide

U0663

Lost Communication With Rear Mode Actuator

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Loss of rear-wheel drive mode functionality
  • Inability to switch driving modes
  • Decreased performance

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the rear drive mode circuit
  • Rear drive mode malfunction
  • Problems with the wiring harness or connectors
  • Software error in the ECU
  • Power or grounding problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the rear drive mode circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and wiring harness for damage
  3. Check the functionality of the rear-wheel drive mode
  4. Scan the ECU for errors and update the software if necessary
  5. Check circuit power and grounding

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