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U0159

Lost Communication with Navigation Display Module

1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer 1.8L I4 🇦🇺

Low SeverityNetwork

Description

Cannot communicate with the navigation system display module.

Symptoms

  • Navigation screen blank
  • Map not displaying
  • Navigation voice prompts not working
  • Touchscreen unresponsive

Common Causes

  • Navigation module failure
  • CAN/MOST bus wiring
  • Module power loss
  • Fuse blown
  • Display unit failure

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Check navigation module fuse
  2. Test power and ground
  3. Check data bus wiring
  4. Inspect display connections
  5. Test module with diagnostics

Repair Notes

Check fuses and display power supply. Navigation module may need software update.

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Common Questions

What does code U0159 mean on a 1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer?

U0159 stands for "Lost Communication with Navigation Display Module". Cannot communicate with the navigation system display module.

What are the symptoms of U0159 on a Volkswagen Pointer?

Common symptoms of U0159 include: Navigation screen blank, Map not displaying, Navigation voice prompts not working, Touchscreen unresponsive.

What causes U0159 on a 1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer?

Common causes of U0159 include: Navigation module failure, CAN/MOST bus wiring, Module power loss, Fuse blown, Display unit failure.

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