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Diagnostic reference · U0004

U0004

High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Low

System
Network communication (U code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Network Communications

What it means

U0004 means High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Low.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the high speed CAN positive wire
  • A partially shorted high speed CAN positive connector
  • A module pulling the high speed CAN positive voltage low
  • Water intrusion in the high speed CAN positive harness

What to do next

  1. Read the code and check module communication status on a scan tool
  2. Measure high speed CAN positive voltage with the key on
  3. Test the high speed CAN positive wire for a short to ground
  4. Inspect the high speed CAN positive connectors for moisture
  5. Disconnect modules one at a time to find the one pulling the line low
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.