Code result

U0032

Vehicle Communication Bus A (+) High

High severity

What it means

The communication bus A high-side line (CAN-H or equivalent) is at a higher voltage than allowed. Likely short to power or a transceiver fault that pulls the line high.

Is it safe to drive?

No — stop driving

This code can put the vehicle into limp or reduced-power mode. Avoid extended driving and have the vehicle diagnosed promptly.

Most likely causes

  • Bus high line shorted to battery

    high

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

  • Transceiver in one node failed

    medium

    A plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.

  • Gateway module routing CAN messages incorrectly

    low

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

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