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Diagnostic reference · U017A

U017A

Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor K

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

What it means

U017A means Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor K.

Where it lives

For U017A, the part to look at first is the sensor named here.

Check these first

  • Wiring damage between restraints sensor K and the computer
  • A faulty restraints system sensor K that stops reporting
  • Water or corrosion in the sensor K connector
  • A restraints module fault that drops the sensor K channel

What to do next

  1. Inspect the sensor K harness and connectors for damage
  2. Dry and clean any corroded connector at sensor K
  3. Monitor sensor K communication on a scan tool
  4. Check the restraints module for stored companion codes
  5. Replace restraints sensor K if it does not respond
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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