OBD Guide

U0070

Vehicle Communication Bus E (-) Low

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

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Gear shifting problems
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Failure of some vehicle systems
  • Dashboard malfunctions

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the CAN bus
  • Poor contact in CAN bus connectors
  • Malfunction of one of the ECUs
  • Interference in the electrical system
  • Wiring harness damage

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the CAN bus
  2. Inspect and clean all CAN bus connectors
  3. Check power and ground of all ECUs
  4. Diagnose each ECU for faults
  5. Replace damaged wires or connectors

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