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Control Module Communication Bus E Shorted To Bus E High

on 1998 Infiniti Q45 4.1L V8 · RWD

What this code means

The low side of bus E is shorted to the high side. This corrupts the differential signal and blocks module communication.

Symptoms

  • No module communication
  • Warning lights on
  • Systems inoperative

Common causes

  • Bus E wires shorted together
  • Chafed harness insulation
  • Faulty control module
  • Corroded connectors

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scan for communication codes
  2. Check bus E high and low wiring
  3. Measure resistance between wires
  4. Isolate and test modules

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