U0229
Lost Communication With Heated Steering Wheel Module
What it means
U0229 means Lost Communication With Heated Steering Wheel Module.
Where it lives
For U0229, start at the module the description names.
Check these first
- Damage to the wiring or connector between the heated steering wheel module and the main computer
- A failed heated steering wheel module
- Corrosion or water at the wheel module connections
- The heated steering wheel module fitted or connected wrong
- A software fault in the main computer
What to do next
- Inspect the heated steering wheel module connector for damage or corrosion
- Check power and ground at the heated steering wheel module
- Test the wiring between the module and the main computer
- Update the main computer software if a fault is stored
- Replace the heated steering wheel module if it stays offline
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.