2021 KIA K5

2.5L I4 TurboFWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
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U0143moderate severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Body Control Module C

on 2021 Kia K5 2.5L I4 Turbo · FWD

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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