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generic / SAE
U0073
Control Module Communication Bus "A" Off
A control module has detected that the communication bus is non-functional and has shut its bus interface off. Affects multiple modules at once because none can communicate; on most vehicles the dashboard lights up with several warning lamps simultaneously.
SystemNetwork
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupU0
Range / number– / 73
Possible causes
- CAN line shorted to supply or ground high
- Terminating resistor failed medium
- One failing module pulling the bus down medium
Symptoms
- Multiple warning lights may illuminate
- Affected modules may go into limp mode or shut down
- Specific functions inoperative depending on module
- Diagnostic tools may show communication faults
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 80–1500 €
- Estimated time: 1–8 h
- Component: can bus wiring
- Component: can terminating resistor
- Component: control module
- MIL / check engine light
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012
iso:11898