U0212Lost Communication With Steering Column Control Module
- Generic OBD-II code · Network
- How the car detects it
- U0212 means the steering column control module, which reads stalks and steering wheel buttons such as wipers, turn signals and cruise switches, is missing from the network. Ford's 2023 diesel OBD summary lets the engine computer set it once the SCCM's message has been absent for more than 5 s, while the 2014 Ford list carries it with no MIL flag. GM bulletin 20-NA-114 (CT4, CT5, Escalade, Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, Corvette 2020–2021 with electric column lock N06) calls U0212 in IPC, BCM or gateway a wrong mapping and has it diagnosed as U0236. Stellantis note 9100447 (Pacifica, Voyager 2024–2025) wants BCM checks, switch and airbag plugs and wiper or turn signal tests before a new SCCM.
- What you may notice
- Wipers, turn signals or steering wheel buttons inoperative
- Cruise control unavailable
- Code stored in several modules without any complaint
- Likely causes
- LikelyFalse code mapping with electric column lock (GM N06, diagnose U0236)
- PossibleSwitch or airbag connectors at the column loose or corroded
- PossibleHarness chafed at the base of the steering column
- RareSteering column control module faulty
- Repair
- Medium · Usually a job for a workshop.Typical cost: €0 – €900
- Related codes
Explanation from obdex (CC0), exactly as the app shows it. Guidance only; confirm with a workshop.