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2001 TOYOTA AVALON

3.0L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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U0147low severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Seat Control Module A

on 2001 Toyota Avalon 3.0L V6 · FWD

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the driver seat control module.

Symptoms

  • Power seat not adjustable
  • Seat memory not working
  • Seat heater/cooler from module not working
  • Seat position not stored

Common causes

  • Seat module failure
  • Wiring in seat track area
  • Module power loss
  • Fuse blown
  • Connector under seat disconnected

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check seat module fuse
  2. Test power and ground
  3. Inspect wiring under seat
  4. Check connector under seat
  5. Try direct module communication

Repair notes

Check under-seat connector first, often disconnected during cleaning or item retrieval.

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