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U0024 Low Speed CAN Communication Bus Off

The low-speed CAN controller has gone bus-off after repeated error frames. The fault-tolerant single-wire fallback is exhausted and the bus stops carrying traffic.

Is it safe to drive with U0024?

Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.

Common causes

  • Most likelyWiring short keeps bus in bus-off
  • PossibleOne failing node spamming errors
  • Less likelyGateway module routing CAN messages incorrectly

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
1–5 h
Emissions test
Usually unaffected
Parts involved
Low Speed Can Wiring, Body Control Module

Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.