U0229low severityNetwork
Lost Communication With Heated Steering Wheel Module
on 2015 Kia Forte 1.8L I4 · FWD
What this code means
The vehicle lost communication with the heated steering wheel module. The steering wheel heater may stop working.
Symptoms
- Heated steering wheel inoperative
- Warning light or message
- No response from heat button
Common causes
- Faulty heated steering wheel module
- Wiring or connector fault
- Blown fuse or lost power/ground
- Damaged clockspring or bus wiring
Diagnostic steps
- Scan for communication codes
- Check module power and ground
- Inspect clockspring and connectors
- Test bus wiring continuity
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U0005
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U0006
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U0007
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U0008
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U0009
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U0010
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