Dead switches and random codes

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Dark Knight 500

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I have searched high and low for an answer to my problem.
I noticed today that my 4wd switch, lower instrument panel switches, rain sense wipers and auto high beams were all dead. I used alphaobd to read codes and found U1009 & U0213 in the BCM.
I had recently installed tow mirrors and used alphaobd to enable them. The only other thing I had done is enable LED exterior lights.
I have checked all obvious fuses, and ran through factory diagnostics (Un plugging things on the LIN2 BUS one at a time to see if the code goes away)
The things I tried were rain sensor, humidity sensor, rear view mirror and compass module.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
 
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indept

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To start, how is your battery? Weak batteries have been known to cause weird electrical issues.
 
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Dark Knight 500

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UPDATE!!!
I ended up performing a vehicle reconfiguration at the dealership I work at. And BOOM!! Both switches came back to life and all codes disappeared. No parts required.
 
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Frank Ram

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@Dark Knight 500 I am experiencing left buttons on steering wheel and horn not working, Cruise control buttons on right side of steering wheel work. I used Alfa OBD to install turn signal and puddle lights on aftermarket power folding mirrors and since then I have been experiencing this problem. The error code that I get from Alfa OBD is U1009 Lin 2 Bus Failure Warning Lamp On. I also installed led reverse lights. If you can please reply that would be very helpful. Thank you
 
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