Lost Communication With Steering Effort Control Module

Where it lives

For U0130, the description names the module as the part involved.

Check these first

• A wiring or connector fault between the vehicle computer and the Steering Effort Control Module
• A failed Steering Effort Control Module
• Corrosion or water in the module connectors
• A module that was installed or programmed wrong
• Electrical interference from other systems

What to do next

1. Scan all modules for communication codes
2. Inspect the wiring and connector at the Steering Effort Control Module
3. Check the module power and ground feeds
4. Verify the module programming matches the vehicle
5. Replace the Steering Effort Control Module if the bus and feeds test good
6. Clear the code and retest

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