Vehicle Communication Bus B Performance
Bus B is electrically OK but message rate or error counters are outside spec. Often intermittent wiring or a degraded transceiver.
Affected components
- Bus b wiring
Common causes
- High likelihood: Wiring chafed or marginal
- Low likelihood: Gateway module routing CAN messages incorrectly
- Low likelihood: CAN terminating resistor (120 Ω) drifted out of spec
Possible 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
Diagnostic notes
- The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate
- A drive cycle may be required after repair
Related codes
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Diagnostic information is provided for reference only. Confirm the code with a compatible scan tool and follow the vehicle manufacturer's service procedures before replacing components.