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Diagnostic reference · U0240

U0240

Lost Communication With Entrapment Control Module B

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

What it means

U0240 means Lost Communication With Entrapment Control Module B.

Where it lives

For U0240, the part to look at first is the module named here.

Check these first

  • Damaged wiring or connector between Entrapment Control Module B and the main computer
  • A failed Entrapment Control Module B
  • Corrosion or water in the module or its connectors
  • A programming fault in the module
  • Impact or collision damage at the module

What to do next

  1. Scan the network and note which modules fail to report
  2. Inspect the Entrapment Control Module B wiring and connectors
  3. Check the module and connectors for water or corrosion
  4. Reprogram the module and retest communication
  5. Replace Entrapment Control Module B if it stays offline
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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