U0141 on Dodge
Lost Communication With Body Control Module "A"
U0141 on Dodge vehicles indicates lost communication with body control module "a". Au7o has documented this code across 1 Dodge model — most commonly on Challenger. Sets when a module loses data-bus communication with Body Control Module 'A' on vehicles using multiple/lettered BCMs, and no longer receives its expected messages. Typical repair costs on Dodge range from $700 to $1,100, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of U0141
- •Open or shorted bus wiring to BCM A
- •Corroded or loose connector / poor ground
- •Blown fuse / lost power feed
- •Low battery voltage
- •Failed body control module A
U0141 on Dodge by Model
Dodge Challenger(1 issue)
- TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) Failure — Random No-Start, Fuel-Pump No-Prime, Stalling & Battery Drain2008-2014
The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7 generation) is the Challenger's central fuse-and-relay box and power-distribution computer, mounted in the engine bay. It manages nearly every electrical circuit, and a single failed solder joint, blown internal circuit-board trace, or — most commonly — a degraded internally-soldered fuel-pump relay can cripple the whole car. Because the fuel-pump (ASD) relay is hard-soldered into the TIPM circuit board (not a serviceable plug-in relay), owners cannot simply swap a relay. The dominant root cause is contamination/degradation of the sealed relay contacts (silicone vapor that hardens into insulation and burns under load) compounded by water/moisture intrusion and corrosion of the board, which is why failures are intermittent and often produce no stored trouble codes. The result is a cluster of seemingly unrelated, hard-to-diagnose faults: a relay stuck OFF causes random no-start, no fuel-pump prime, and mid-drive stalling; a relay stuck ON causes the fuel pump to run continuously and drain the battery overnight. This is the root cause behind the model's worst CarComplaints electrical category — the 2013 Challenger alone has a dedicated "bad TIPM" complaint cluster, with failures averaging around 43,000 miles (reported range roughly 8,000–76,000 miles), well within the life of the car. Critically for Challenger owners, the fuel-pump-relay recall campaigns (NHTSA 15V-115 / Safety Recall R09 and the 2019 redo 19V-813) covered the Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee — NOT the Challenger. NHTSA's recall list for the Challenger shows only airbag and alternator campaigns, no TIPM recall, so Challenger owners pay out of pocket (commonly ~$700–$1,100). The 2008–2014 (LC-body) cars share the TIPM-7 implicated across the Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep lineup; 2010–2014 see the heaviest complaint volume.
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What does U0141 mean on Dodge?▼
U0141 stands for "Lost Communication With Body Control Module "A"." Sets when a module loses data-bus communication with Body Control Module 'A' on vehicles using multiple/lettered BCMs, and no longer receives its expected messages. On Dodge specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes U0141 on Dodge vehicles?▼
Common causes on Dodge: Open or shorted bus wiring to BCM A, Corroded or loose connector / poor ground, Blown fuse / lost power feed, Low battery voltage, Failed body control module A. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix U0141 on a Dodge?▼
Repair costs on Dodge range from $700 to $1,100, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Dodge models have U0141 documented?▼
Au7o has documented U0141 on 1 Dodge model: Challenger.