Code result

U0020

Low Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open

Moderate severity

What it means

The CAN-High wire of a low-speed comfort bus (e.g. ISO 11898-3 / fault-tolerant CAN) is open. Single-wire fallback may keep some functions alive but a fault is logged because the bus is no longer fault-tolerant.

Is it safe to drive?

Use caution

The vehicle is usually drivable for short distances, but the problem can worsen or affect emissions. Diagnose and repair as soon as practical.

Most likely causes

  • CAN-High wire broken

    high

    One of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.

  • Gateway module routing CAN messages incorrectly

    low

    Less common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.

  • CAN terminating resistor (120 Ω) drifted out of spec

    low

    Less common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.

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