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Diagnostic reference · U0290

U0290

Lost Communication with Active Aerodynamic Feature Control Module D

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

What it means

U0290 means Lost Communication with Active Aerodynamic Feature Control Module D.

Where it lives

For U0290, the part to look at first is the module named here.

Check these first

  • An open or shorted bus wire to active aerodynamic module D
  • Internal failure of the active aerodynamic module D
  • Corroded or damaged pins at the module connector
  • A jammed actuator or panel on the module
  • A voltage drop on the module power feed

What to do next

  1. Verify power and ground at active aerodynamic module D
  2. Inspect the connector pins for corrosion or damage
  3. Check the actuator linkage for binding
  4. Look for a voltage drop on the module supply
  5. Replace the active aerodynamic module D if it stays silent
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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