U0134high severityNetwork
Lost Communication with Active Steering Control Module
on 2015 Kia Forte 1.8L I4 · FWD
What this code means
Cannot communicate with the active or four-wheel steering control module.
Symptoms
- Steering warning light
- Active steering disabled
- Rear steering inoperative
- Steering feels different at speed
Common causes
- Active steering module failure
- CAN bus wiring
- Module power loss
- Fuse blown
- Steering rack actuator issue
Diagnostic steps
- Check active steering module fuse
- Test power and ground
- Check CAN wiring
- Test steering actuator
- Monitor steering angle data
Repair notes
Active steering failure may affect vehicle handling. Drive cautiously. Check fuses and wiring.
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Other Network codes on this vehicle
U0001
High Speed CAN Communication Bus
U0002
High Speed CAN Communication Bus Performance
U0003
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open
U0004
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Low
U0005
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) High
U0006
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Open
U0007
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Low
U0008
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) High
U0009
High Speed CAN Communication Bus Shorted Together
U0010
Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus