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Diagnostic reference · U0059

U0059

Vehicle Communication Bus D (+) High

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

What it means

U0059 means Vehicle Communication Bus D (+) High.

Check these first

  • A short to voltage on the bus D (+) wire
  • A module on bus D driving the (+) line above its normal level
  • A failing regulator feeding voltage onto the bus D (+) circuit
  • An added accessory backfeeding the bus D (+) line

What to do next

  1. Read stored codes on every module that shares bus D
  2. Measure the bus D (+) line for a short to voltage
  3. Check for an accessory backfeeding the bus D (+) circuit
  4. Test the charging system for an overvoltage on bus D
  5. Replace the module driving the bus D (+) line high
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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