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Diagnostic reference · U0216

U0216

Lost Communication With Door Switch B

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

What it means

U0216 means Lost Communication With Door Switch B.

Where it lives

For U0216, start at the switch the description names.

Check these first

  • Damage to the wiring or connector between door switch B and the BCM
  • A failed door switch B
  • Corrosion or water at the switch B connections
  • A short in the switch B wiring
  • A BCM software or firmware fault

What to do next

  1. Inspect the wiring and connector between door switch B and the BCM
  2. Check the switch B connector for corrosion or water
  3. Test door switch B signal at the BCM
  4. Check the switch B circuit for shorts
  5. Update the BCM software if a fault is stored
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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