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Diagnostic reference · U0140

U0140

Lost Communication With Body Control Module

System
Network communication (U code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Network Communications

What it means

U0140 means Lost Communication With Body Control Module.

Where it lives

For U0140, the part to look at first is the module named here.

Check these first

  • A wiring or connector fault between the Body Control Module and other modules
  • Corrosion or water at the Body Control Module or related parts
  • A failed Body Control Module
  • A module that was installed or configured wrong
  • A software fault in the module communication

What to do next

  1. Scan all modules for communication codes
  2. Inspect the Body Control Module wiring and connectors
  3. Check the module power and ground feeds
  4. Confirm the Body Control Module configuration matches the vehicle
  5. Replace the Body Control Module if the fault returns
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.