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2016 CADILLAC ATS

2.5L I4RWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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LIN Bus A Communication Performance

on 2016 Cadillac ATS 2.5L I4 · RWD

What this code means

Communication on LIN bus A is degraded. LIN buses connect lower-priority subsystems like seat modules, rain sensors, and mirror controls.

Symptoms

  • Seat adjustment issues
  • Rain sensor not responding
  • Auto-dimming mirror malfunction
  • Intermittent accessory faults

Common causes

  • LIN bus wiring issue
  • LIN master module fault
  • LIN slave device failure
  • Wiring resistance too high

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check LIN bus voltage (typically 0-12V)
  2. Test LIN master module
  3. Inspect LIN wiring for high resistance
  4. Check LIN slave device responses

Repair notes

LIN bus operates at lower speeds. Check wiring resistance and master module.

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