U0003high severityNetwork
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open
on 1998 Dodge Dakota 2.5L I4 · 4WD
What this code means
The CAN High wire is open, disrupting high-speed bus communication. CAN H carries the dominant high signal.
Symptoms
- Multiple modules offline
- Warning lights illuminated
- Systems inoperative
- No scan tool communication on some modules
Common causes
- Broken CAN H wire
- Corroded CAN H terminal
- Damaged CAN bus connector
- Wiring harness damage
Diagnostic steps
- Measure voltage on CAN H (should be ~2.5V idle, ~3.5V dominant)
- Check continuity of CAN H wire
- Inspect CAN bus connectors
- Locate break using voltage drop test
Repair notes
Locate and repair the open in the CAN H wire. Check all splice points.
Other Network codes on this vehicle
U0001
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U0002
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U0004
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Low
U0005
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U0006
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U0007
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Low
U0008
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) High
U0009
High Speed CAN Communication Bus Shorted Together
U0010
Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus
U0028
Vehicle Communication Bus A Performance