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1996 LEXUS LS 400

4.0L V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor498Torque2465Fluid7DTC654Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
U0143moderate severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Body Control Module C

on 1996 Lexus LS 400 4.0L V8 · RWD

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the tertiary body control module found on some full-size vehicles.

Symptoms

  • Specific body electronic features inoperative
  • Liftgate not working
  • Power running boards disabled
  • Specific zone lighting off

Common causes

  • BCM C failure
  • CAN bus wiring
  • Module power loss
  • Fuse blown

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check BCM C fuse
  2. Test power and ground
  3. Check CAN wiring
  4. Test affected features directly

Repair notes

Check fuses and wiring. Only found on vehicles with three or more body control modules.

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