Engine-Codes - Generic - U216B

U216B Code - Lost Communication With Rear Object Detection Control Module

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- Repair Importance Level: 3/3
- Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3
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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC U216B?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Faulty Rear Object Detection Control Module
  • Rear Object Detection Control Module harness is open or shorted
  • Rear Object Detection Control Module circuit poor electrical connection
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How to Fix the DTC U216B?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the U216B code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

What Does the U216B Code Mean?

Devices connected to the serial data circuits monitor for serial data communications during normal vehicle operation. Operating information and commands are exchanged among the devices. The devices have prerecorded information about what messages are needed to be exchanged on the serial data circuits, for each virtual network. The messages are supervised and also, some periodic messages are used by the receiver device as an availability indication of the transmitter device. Each message contains the identification number of the transmitter device. A loss of serial data communications Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) does not represent a failure of the devices that contain the stored code. The DTC will set when a supervised periodic message that includes the transmitter device availability has not been received.

U216B Code - Lost Communication With Rear Object Detection Control Module

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Code U216B Information for Specific Makes

  • U216B Buick Lost Communication With Rear Object Detection Control Module
  • U216B Cadillac Lost Communication With Rear Object Detection Control Module
  • U216B Chevrolet Lost Communication With Rear Object Detection Control Module
  • U216B GMC Lost Communication With Rear Object Detection Control Module

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