U0073 — Control module communication bus A off
Universal diagnostic code. Below: what it means, common causes, symptoms, and the exact bench-programming fix path.
Common causes
- •CAN-H or CAN-L short to ground
- •Missing 120-ohm terminator
- •Failed module shorting the bus
Symptoms you'll see
- •Multiple module no-comm
- •Crank-no-start in many cases
- •Cluster errors
The fix path
Diagnose wiring + terminators first. If a specific module is identified as the bus-killer, bench-repair or replace that module.
AML services that fix this
Mail in the affected module, we bench-program, ship back next business day. Flat pricing, return shipping included.
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