OBD Guide

U0048

Vehicle Communication Bus C (+) Open

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Malfunctions of various vehicle systems
  • Unstable operation of the dashboard
  • Lost connection with some modules
  • Problems with diagnostics via OBD-II

Causes

  • Mechanical damage to CAN bus wires
  • Oxidation of contacts in connectors
  • Broken wiring due to corrosion
  • Malfunction of one of the network modules
  • CAN circuit fuse problems

How to Fix

  1. Visual inspection of the CAN bus wiring for damage
  2. Checking circuit continuity with a multimeter
  3. Cleaning contacts in connectors
  4. Finding and replacing damaged wiring sections
  5. Checking the functionality of all modules in the CAN network

Related codes

Error U0048 by Vehicle Brand