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2019 TESLA MODEL 3

Performance Dual Motor AWDAWDAUTOMATICev
21 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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U1040moderate severityNetwork

Lost Communication - General Bus Timeout

on 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance Dual Motor AWD · AWD

What this code means

General timeout on the communication bus. Multiple modules are not responding within expected time.

Symptoms

  • Multiple systems intermittently offline
  • General communication degradation
  • Multiple timeout DTCs stored
  • Scan tool slow response

Common causes

  • CAN bus overloaded
  • Poor bus termination
  • Multiple modules with slow response
  • Bus wiring degradation
  • Power supply instability affecting modules

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check bus termination resistance
  2. Monitor bus load with scope
  3. Check power supply voltage to modules
  4. Test for intermittent connections
  5. Remove aftermarket CAN devices

Repair notes

Check bus termination and overall bus health. Overloaded buses cause timeouts.

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