U0038
Vehicle Communication Bus B Performance
What it means
U0038 means Vehicle Communication Bus B Performance.
Check these first
- Intermittent opens or shorts on the Bus B
- A failing transceiver on one module on the Bus B
- Corroded or water damaged Bus B connectors
- Electrical noise on the Bus B
What to do next
- Read the code and check module communication status on a scan tool
- Monitor Bus B traffic for dropped or error frames
- Inspect the Bus B connectors for corrosion or moisture
- Check for aftermarket devices that may add noise
- Replace the module that shows intermittent communication loss
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.