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2011 ACURA TSX

3.5L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor469Torque2470Fluid6DTC906Battery0Maintenance0Recalls7
U0038low severityNetwork

LIN Bus A (+) Open

on 2011 Acura TSX 3.5L V6 · FWD

What this code means

The LIN bus A wire is open, preventing communication with LIN slave devices.

Symptoms

  • LIN-connected devices inoperative
  • Seat memory not working
  • Rain sensor offline
  • Interior lighting module offline

Common causes

  • Broken LIN bus wire
  • Corroded LIN connector
  • LIN module unplugged
  • Wiring harness damage

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check LIN bus wire continuity
  2. Inspect connectors
  3. Test for 12V pullup on LIN bus
  4. Check LIN master output

Repair notes

Repair open LIN bus wire. Check connectors at all LIN slave devices.

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