U0005 High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) High
U0005 is a generic OBD2 network code. It means “High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) High” — the same on every make and model, because the definition comes from the SAE J2012 standard rather than from the carmaker.
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- Network (U)
- Code type
- Generic (SAE)
- Range
- U00xx
What the wording tells you
“High” here is electrical: the module saw the voltage in this circuit stay above its expected window. The usual causes are a short to voltage, a broken ground, an unplugged connector (many sensors read high when disconnected) — or the component itself.
Can I keep driving with U0005?
The rule of thumb for this area (network wiring (CAN bus)): Get it checked promptly: a bus fault can take several systems offline at once, including ABS, the airbags or the engine itself.
How U0005 breaks down
Network. Communication between the car’s control modules.
Generic code: defined by SAE, the same on every make.
Network wiring (CAN bus).
The specific fault within this range.
Where to look: Network wiring (CAN bus)
The wires of the vehicle networks themselves — high-, medium- and low-speed CAN and other communication buses: open circuits, shorts to ground or to voltage, and shorts between the two bus wires.
Typical causes in this area
- Damaged or chafed network wiring
- Corroded connectors — water getting in is common
- A faulty module dragging the whole bus down
- Aftermarket accessories spliced into the wiring
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Frequently asked
What does U0005 mean?
U0005 is a generic OBD2 network code. It means “High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) High” — the same on every make and model, because the definition comes from the SAE J2012 standard rather than from the carmaker.
Can I drive with U0005?
The rule of thumb for this area (network wiring (CAN bus)): Get it checked promptly: a bus fault can take several systems offline at once, including ABS, the airbags or the engine itself.
What causes U0005?
“High” here is electrical: the module saw the voltage in this circuit stay above its expected window. The usual causes are a short to voltage, a broken ground, an unplugged connector (many sensors read high when disconnected) — or the component itself. Typical causes in this area: Damaged or chafed network wiring; Corroded connectors — water getting in is common; A faulty module dragging the whole bus down; Aftermarket accessories spliced into the wiring.
How do I clear U0005?
Fix the cause first, then clear it with any OBD2 scanner or app. Once the fault is gone the car also clears it on its own: the check engine lamp goes off after the self-test passes on three drive cycles in a row, and the stored code ages out after about 40 warm-ups. Clearing without a repair only hides it for a while — and resets the readiness monitors an emissions inspection looks at.
Is U0005 the same on every car?
Yes. U0005 is a generic SAE J2012 code, so its definition is identical on every make and model. What differs is the cause behind it and the repair procedure, which depend on the engine — that’s why the assistant on this page asks for your car.
Guides
Definitions: the generic SAE J2012 codes from Brimly’s offline dictionary (data version 2026.09). Causes and advice are general guidance for all makes — the service information for your car has the last word.