U0245 code meaning
Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Front
What U0245 means
The front entertainment module is the head unit with radio, navigation and the central display. Mitsubishi uses U0245 for this unit and spells out the logic: in its workshop manuals the combination meter sets the code when, with ignition on, 10–16 V and an intact supply fuse, it receives nothing from the audio visual navigation unit for 2,500 ms; a 2019 manual has the camera ECU apply the same 2,500 ms limit to the multivision display. Several modules may therefore hold U0245 at once. Mitsubishi warns that a display audio software update for 2017–2018 Outlander, Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross leaves U0245 in several systems, which is erased afterwards (TSB-18-54-004). The driver loses radio, screen and anything shown on it. Rear units have U0196 and U0249; invalid data from the front unit are U0546.
U0245 at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modeNot expected
- Repair difficultyMedium
- Typical labor0.2 to 3 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of U0245
- Radio and central display dark or frozen
- Rear camera image or climate display on the screen missing
- U0245 stored in several modules at once
Common causes of U0245
- Most likelyHead unit rebooting or being updated, code left behind as history (erase afterwards)
- PossibleHead unit without power or ground (fuse, connector behind the dash)
- PossibleCAN wiring or connector between head unit and receiving module faulty
- Less likelyHead unit internally faulty
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Entertainment module frontCAN bus
What each part of U0245 means
| U | Network system: communication between the control modules (CAN bus). |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| 45 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note U0245 and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about U0245
What does U0245 mean?
U0245 means "Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Front". The front entertainment module is the head unit with radio, navigation and the central display. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with U0245?
U0245 does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will U0245 fail an emissions test?
U0245 is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is U0245 to fix?
Difficulty: medium. A typical repair takes 0.2 to 3 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will U0245 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.