Back to 2005 Cadillac DeVille

2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE

4.6L V8 NorthstarFWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor471Torque4903Fluid6DTC855Battery0Maintenance0Recalls1
U0203low severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Trunk/Liftgate Module

on 2005 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L V8 Northstar · FWD

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the power trunk lid or liftgate control module.

Symptoms

  • Power liftgate not opening
  • Trunk release not working
  • Liftgate position unknown
  • Hands-free liftgate disabled

Common causes

  • Liftgate module failure
  • CAN bus wiring
  • Module power loss
  • Fuse blown
  • Liftgate strut motor failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check liftgate module fuse
  2. Test power and ground
  3. Check CAN wiring
  4. Test liftgate motor
  5. Check liftgate latch sensor

Repair notes

Check fuses. Wiring at liftgate hinge flexes and commonly breaks.

Other Network codes on this vehicle

Building an app?
Free API access to all this data — 50 requests/day, no card required.
Get an API key →
Run a shop?
Manage repairs, estimates, and customers with ShopBase — $249/mo, all features included.
Try ShopBase →