U0155 - Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (Ic) Control Module

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN X, Standard TransSECTION U0155 - Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (Ic) Control Module
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U0155 - LOST COMMUNICATION WITH INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IC) CONTROL MODULE

Description:  The powertrain control module (PCM) continuously monitors controller area network (CAN) for messages from the instrument cluster. This DTC is set when the PCM does not receive the instrument cluster message within the defined amount of time.
Possible Causes:  See the possible causes for DTC U0073.
Diagnostic Aids:  See the diagnostic aids for DTC U0001.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All   Refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
RENDER: 1.0x

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