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2015 KIA FORTE

1.8L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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U0149low severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Seat Control Module C

on 2015 Kia Forte 1.8L I4 · FWD

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the rear seat control module on vehicles with powered rear seats.

Symptoms

  • Rear power seat not adjustable
  • Rear seat recline not working
  • Rear heated seats from module offline

Common causes

  • Rear seat module failure
  • Wiring issue
  • Power loss
  • Fuse blown

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check rear seat module fuse
  2. Test power and ground
  3. Inspect wiring to rear seats
  4. Check module connector

Repair notes

Check rear seat module fuse and connector access behind rear seat.

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