U0164
Lost Communication with HVAC Control Module
1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer 1.8L I4 🇦🇺
Low SeverityNetwork
Description
Cannot communicate with the climate control module.
Symptoms
- Climate control not working
- No A/C
- Fan not responding
Common Causes
- HVAC module failure
- Fuse
- CAN bus
- Wiring
Diagnostic Steps
- Check fuses
- Test power
- Check CAN wiring
Repair Notes
Check fuses and power supply.
Other Network Codes
- U0001High Speed CAN Communication Bus
- U0002High Speed CAN Communication Bus Performance
- U0003High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open
- U0004High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Low
- U0005High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) High
- U0006High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Open
- U0007High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Low
- U0008High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) High
- U0009High Speed CAN Communication Bus Shorted Together
- U0010Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus
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Common Questions
What does code U0164 mean on a 1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer?
U0164 stands for "Lost Communication with HVAC Control Module". Cannot communicate with the climate control module.
What are the symptoms of U0164 on a Volkswagen Pointer?
Common symptoms of U0164 include: Climate control not working, No A/C, Fan not responding.
What causes U0164 on a 1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer?
Common causes of U0164 include: HVAC module failure, Fuse, CAN bus, Wiring.