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U0041 Vehicle Communication Bus B (+) High
Bus B high-side line voltage above expected range — short to power or transceiver fault. A communication loss with this module breaks any function relying on its data — diagnostic tools may show 'no response' and dependent modules can fall into limp mode.
Is it safe to drive with U0041?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyWire shorted to battery
- 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
- 1–6 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Bus B Wiring, Bus B Transceiver
Related codes
- U0032Vehicle Communication Bus A (+) High
- U0059Vehicle Communication Bus D (+) High
- U0068Vehicle Communication Bus E (+) High
- U0080Vehicle Communication Bus B (+) High
- U008DVehicle Communication Bus G (+) High
- U0096Vehicle Communication Bus H (+) High
- U0038Vehicle Communication Bus B Performance
- U0039Vehicle Communication Bus B (+) Open
- U0040Communication Bus Off
- U0042Vehicle Communication Bus D (+) Open
- U0043Vehicle Communication Bus B (-) Low
- U0044Vehicle Communication Bus B (-) High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.