OBD Guide

U0031

Vehicle Communication Bus A (+) Low

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect operation of the dashboard
  • Errors in the operation of various vehicle systems
  • Periodic shutdown of electronic systems
  • The Check Engine light comes on
  • Problems starting the engine

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the CAN bus
  • Oxidation of contacts in connectors
  • Malfunction of one of the ECUs
  • Problems with CAN bus power supply
  • Mechanical damage to wiring

How to Fix

  1. Visual inspection of CAN bus wiring
  2. Checking contacts in connectors
  3. Measuring resistance and voltage on the CAN bus
  4. Disabling modules one by one to identify the faulty one
  5. Replacing damaged wires or connectors

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