U0165
Lost Communication With HVAC Control Module - Rear
What it means
U0165 means Lost Communication With HVAC Control Module - Rear.
Where it lives
For U0165, the part to look at first is the module named here.
Check these first
- A failed rear HVAC control module
- Damage on the rear HVAC module harness
- Water or corrosion at the rear HVAC module
- The rear HVAC module installed wrong
- A software or firmware fault in the computer
What to do next
- Check power and ground at the rear HVAC control module
- Inspect the rear HVAC module harness and connector
- Look for water damage at the rear module
- Verify the rear HVAC module is installed correctly
- Update the computer software or firmware
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.