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U0212 Lost Communication With Steering Column Control Module

Check engine lightUsually off
EmissionsNot relevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modeNo

U0212 means the steering column control module, which reads stalks and steering wheel buttons such as wipers, turn signals and cruise switches, is missing from the network. Ford's 2023 diesel OBD summary lets the engine computer set it once the SCCM's message has been absent for more than 5 s, while the 2014 Ford list carries it with no MIL flag. GM bulletin 20-NA-114 (CT4, CT5, Escalade, Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, Corvette 2020–2021 with electric column lock N06) calls U0212 in IPC, BCM or gateway a wrong mapping and has it diagnosed as U0236. Stellantis note 9100447 (Pacifica, Voyager 2024–2025) wants BCM checks, switch and airbag plugs and wiper or turn signal tests before a new SCCM.

Likely causes

False code mapping with electric column lock (GM N06, diagnose U0236)
Switch or airbag connectors at the column loose or corroded
Harness chafed at the base of the steering column
Steering column control module faulty

Symptoms

  • Wipers, turn signals or steering wheel buttons inoperative
  • Cruise control unavailable
  • Code stored in several modules without any complaint

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumWorkshop job
Parts and labour€0–900
Time0.3–3 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

steering column moduleclockspringcan bus wiring

Related codes

U0236U0140U0151U0213

References: fordservicecontent.com, performanceparts.ford.com, static.nhtsa.gov, static.nhtsa.gov.