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2014 CADILLAC ATS

3.6L V6RWDAUTOMATICgas
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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U0167high severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Immobilizer Control Module

on 2014 Cadillac ATS 3.6L V6 · RWD

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the vehicle immobilizer/theft deterrent module.

Symptoms

  • Vehicle will not start
  • Security light flashing
  • Key not recognized
  • Immobilizer warning on

Common causes

  • Immobilizer module failure
  • CAN bus wiring
  • Module power loss
  • Fuse blown
  • Key transponder issue
  • Antenna ring failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check immobilizer module fuse
  2. Test power and ground
  3. Check CAN wiring
  4. Test key transponder signal
  5. Inspect antenna ring around ignition
  6. Check for correct key programming

Repair notes

Security system. Check key transponder and antenna ring. May need key relearning procedure.

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