OBD Guide

U1010

CAN Communication Bus - Signal Malfunction

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Unstable engine operation
  • Gear shifting problems
  • Failure of some electronic systems
  • Dashboard malfunctions

Causes

  • Broken or damaged CAN bus wires
  • Short circuit in CAN circuit
  • Malfunction of one of the electronic control units
  • Poor contact in CAN bus connectors
  • Problems with power supply of electronic units

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the CAN bus wires
  2. Check CAN bus connections and connectors
  3. Diagnose electronic control units
  4. Check the power supply of electronic units
  5. Replace damaged CAN bus components

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