U0161 - Lost Communication With Compass Module: Notes

2010 Volkswagen Routan SSECTION Notes
Fig 1: Identifying Lost Communication With Compass Module
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For wiring diagram information, refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

  • >>When Monitored:<< With the ignition ON.
  • >>Set Condition:<< The cluster does not receive information from the compass module.
Possible Causes
LIN BUS CIRCUIT D506 OPEN
FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) CIRCUIT F921 OPEN
GROUND CIRCUIT Z905 OPEN
COMPASS MODULE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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