What does code U0217 mean?

Q: What does code U0217 mean?

Lost Communication With 'Door Switch C'. U0217 is a generic communication fault indicating that a control module on the vehicle's controller area network (CAN) bus has lost contact with the module or sensor designated as 'Door Switch C'. The computer detected that expected periodic messages from that door switch input have stopped arriving within the required time window, which sets the code and usually triggers a warning light or a message on the driver information display.

DTC codes / U02xx · Lost communication with a control module / U0217

U0217Lost Communication With 'Door Switch C'

U0217 is a generic communication fault indicating that a control module on the vehicle's controller area network (CAN) bus has lost contact with the module or sensor designated as 'Door Switch C'. The computer detected that expected periodic messages from that door switch input have stopped arriving within the required time window, which sets the code and usually triggers a warning light or a message on the driver information display.

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.