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U0272 Lost Communication With Seat Control Switch Module D
The vehicle bus reports loss of communication with the seat control switch module D. Buttons for seat adjustment, lumbar and memory recall on this position stop responding.
Is it safe to drive with U0272?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyBus wiring open or shorted
- PossibleModule without power or ground
- PossibleModule failed
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
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Seat Control Switch Module D, Vehicle Bus Wiring
Related codes
- U0260Lost Communication With Seat Control Switch Module A
- U0261Lost Communication With Seat Control Switch Module B
- U0271Lost Communication With Seat Control Switch Module C
- U026FLost Communication With Image Processing Sensor K
- U0270Lost Communication With Image Processing Sensor L
- U0273Lost Communication With Lighting Driver Control Module A
- U0274Lost Communication With Lighting Driver Control Module B
- U0275Lost Communication With Lighting Driver Control Module C
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.