What does code U016A mean?

Q: What does code U016A mean?

Lost Communication With Global Positioning System Module. U016A is a generic network communication code indicating that one or more control modules have stopped receiving messages from the Global Positioning System (GPS) module over the vehicle's Controller Area Network (CAN) bus. The computer detected a loss of the periodic serial data messages that the GPS module is supposed to broadcast, not necessarily a failure of the GPS module itself.

DTC codes / U01xx · Lost communication with a control module / U016A

U016ALost Communication With Global Positioning System Module

U016A is a generic network communication code indicating that one or more control modules have stopped receiving messages from the Global Positioning System (GPS) module over the vehicle's Controller Area Network (CAN) bus. The computer detected a loss of the periodic serial data messages that the GPS module is supposed to broadcast, not necessarily a failure of the GPS module itself.

SystemNetwork

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityLow

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaLost communication with a control module

Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.