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U0296 Lost Communication With AC/DC Converter Control Module A
The vehicle bus reports loss of communication with AC/DC converter (on-board charger) module A. Charging from AC sources cannot be controlled and the high-voltage battery does not refill via this path.
Is it safe to drive with U0296?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
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
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- AC Dc Converter Module A, Vehicle Bus Wiring
Related codes
- U0293Lost Communication with Hybrid Vehicle Control System
- U0294Lost Communication with Powertrain Control Module B
- U0295Lost Communication with Power Steering Control Module
- U0297Lost Communication with Hybrid Powertrain Control Module
- U0298Lost Communication With DC/DC Converter Control Module A
- U0299Lost Communication With DC/DC Converter Control Module B
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.