Code result
U0036
Vehicle Communication Bus A
High severity
What it means
The two lines of differential bus A are shorted together. Communication impossible — both lines see the same voltage.
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
CAN-H/CAN-L shorted together
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
Gateway module routing CAN messages incorrectly
lowLess common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.
CAN terminating resistor (120 Ω) drifted out of spec
lowLess common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.
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