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U0219 Lost Communication with Liftgate/Decklid Control Module
The body bus has lost the powered liftgate / decklid module. Electric opening and soft-close features stop working; latch must be operated manually.
Is it safe to drive with U0219?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyLiftgate harness broken
- 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
- Liftgate Module, Liftgate Harness
Related codes
- U0216Lost Communication with Door Control Module Front Passenger
- U0217Lost Communication with Door Control Module Rear Driver
- U0218Lost Communication with Door Control Module Rear Passenger
- U0220Lost Communication with Door Control Module D
- U0221Lost Communication with Door Control Module E
- U0222Lost Communication with Door Control Module F
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.