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2011 DODGE CHARGER

5.7L V8 HemiAWDAUTOMATICgas
11 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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U0028moderate severityNetwork

Vehicle Communication Bus A Performance

on 2011 Dodge Charger 5.7L V8 Hemi · AWD

What this code means

CAN bus A is communicating but performance is below acceptable threshold. Data is being lost or corrupted.

Symptoms

  • Intermittent warning lights
  • Occasional system glitches
  • Delayed module responses
  • Scan tool slow or intermittent

Common causes

  • High bus load from chatty module
  • Degraded wiring causing retransmissions
  • Poor termination
  • Electromagnetic interference from aftermarket equipment

Diagnostic steps

  1. Monitor CAN bus load percentage
  2. Check bus termination resistance
  3. Scope bus signals for noise
  4. Remove aftermarket devices and retest
  5. Check for proper wire twist rate on CAN pair

Repair notes

Reduce bus load or repair wiring quality issues. Ensure proper bus termination.

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