OBD Guide

U0015

Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Open

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$6–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Incorrect operation of various vehicle systems
  • Lost connection with diagnostic equipment
  • Dashboard malfunctions
  • Errors in other modules

Causes

  • Mechanical damage to CAN bus wires
  • Corrosion of contacts in connectors
  • Malfunction of one of the modules on the CAN bus
  • Problems with module power supply
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the CAN bus wires
  2. Inspect connectors for corrosion or damage
  3. Check power supply and grounding of modules
  4. Diagnose each module on the CAN bus
  5. Replace damaged wires or connectors

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