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1984-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE

4.0L I6AWDAUTOMATICgas
104 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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U0073critical severityNetwork

Control Module Communication Bus A Off

on 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L I6 · AWD

What this code means

CAN bus A is not communicating. Complete loss of communication on the primary bus.

Symptoms

  • Multiple systems down
  • Multiple warning lights
  • Vehicle may not start
  • No scan tool communication

Common causes

  • CAN bus wiring shorted or open
  • Termination resistor failure
  • Module failure shorting the bus
  • Major wiring harness damage

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check CAN bus voltage levels
  2. Measure bus resistance
  3. Isolate bus segments
  4. Check for physical damage to wiring

Repair notes

Major network failure. Systematic diagnosis required.

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