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U0213 Lost Communication with Mirror Control Module
The body bus has lost the exterior mirror module. Folding, heating, dimming or memory functions of the mirrors stop working.
Is it safe to drive with U0213?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyLIN wire to mirror open
- Less likelyGateway module routing CAN messages incorrectly
- Less likelyCAN terminating resistor (120 Ω) drifted out of spec
Symptoms
- Multiple warning lights may illuminate
- Affected modules may go into limp mode or shut down
- Specific functions inoperative depending on module
- Diagnostic tools may show communication faults
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Mirror Module, Lin Wiring
Related codes
- U0210Lost Communication With Seat Control Module C
- U0211Lost Communication With Seat Control Module D
- U0212Lost Communication with Steering Column Control Module
- U0214Lost Communication with Remote Function Actuation
- U0215Lost Communication with Door Control Module Front Driver
- U0216Lost Communication with Door Control Module Front Passenger
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.