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Advanced Diagnostics

DTC U0028: F-CAN Communication Circuit Error (F-CAN Bus OFF)




General Description
The controller area network (CAN) transmits/receives pulsing signals to/from the control modules simultaneously by using two signal lines (CANH and CANL).

When the powertrain control module (PCM) does not receive the signals via the CAN lines for a set time or more, the PCM detects a malfunction and a DTC is stored.




Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status




Enable Conditions

Malfunction Threshold
The PCM does not receive any signals for at least 1 second.

Diagnosis Details

Conditions for illuminating the indicator
When a malfunction is detected, the D indicator blinks, and the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored in the PCM memory. The MIL does not come on.

Conditions for clearing the DTC
The DTC and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.