OBD-II code · Network
U0015 Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Shorted to Bus (+)
CAN-High and CAN-Low on the medium-speed bus are shorted together. The differential signal collapses; body and comfort modules drop offline.
Is it safe to drive with U0015?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyCAN-H/CAN-L harness short
- Less likelyGateway module routing CAN messages incorrectly
- Less likelyCAN terminating resistor (120 Ω) drifted out of spec
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
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.8–5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Can High Wire, Can Low Wire
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.