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2005 DODGE RAM 2500

5.9L I6 Cummins Diesel4WDAUTOMATICdieselturbo
9 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor499Torque3672Fluid9DTC683Battery0Maintenance0Recalls9
U0010moderate severityNetwork

Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus

on 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L I6 Cummins Diesel · 4WD

What this code means

General malfunction on the medium-speed CAN bus. This bus typically handles body electronics and comfort modules.

Symptoms

  • Body electronics malfunctions
  • Power window issues
  • Interior lighting problems
  • Door lock malfunctions

Common causes

  • Medium-speed CAN wiring damage
  • Module failure on MSCAN bus
  • Termination resistor failure
  • Connector corrosion

Diagnostic steps

  1. Measure MSCAN bus resistance
  2. Scope MSCAN signals
  3. Isolate modules on medium-speed bus
  4. Check for aftermarket accessories on MSCAN

Repair notes

Diagnose similarly to high-speed CAN but on the medium-speed bus circuit.

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