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U0216 Lost Communication with Door Control Module Front Passenger
The body controller has lost the front passenger door module. Window, lock, mirror and door light functions on this door stop responding.
Is it safe to drive with U0216?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyDoor harness broken in hinge
- 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
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Door Control Module, Door Harness
Related codes
- U0213Lost Communication with Mirror Control Module
- U0214Lost Communication with Remote Function Actuation
- U0215Lost Communication with Door Control Module Front Driver
- U0217Lost Communication with Door Control Module Rear Driver
- U0218Lost Communication with Door Control Module Rear Passenger
- U0219Lost Communication with Liftgate/Decklid Control Module
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.