U1005

DTC U1005 indicates the vehicle SRS (Supplemental Restraint System/airbag system) control module detects a short circuit between its CAN communication bus (including CAN-H and/or CAN-L lines) and the vehicle positive power supply (12V battery voltage or high-voltage system power supply) — Atto 8

Safety System

DTC U1005 indicates the vehicle SRS (Supplemental Restraint System/airbag system) control module detects a short circuit between its CAN communication bus (including CAN-H and/or CAN-L lines) and the vehicle positive power supply (12V battery voltage or high-voltage system power supply).

Normally, the CAN bus voltage to ground measures approximately 2.5V (recessive state) and 3.5V/1.5V (dominant state).

A short to power pulls the CAN bus voltage up to 12V, completely interrupting communication between the SRS system and the vehicle Powertrain CAN or Body CAN.

Because safety-critical subsystems (airbag system, seat belt pretensioners, crash sensors, and seat occupancy detection) rely on the CAN bus for data exchange and trigger command transmission, this fault prevents the airbag system from deploying normally during a collision.

This constitutes a Level 1 severe fault affecting occupant life safety.

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Cases Logged
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BYD Tang DM SRS Light On, U1005 Fault After Driving Through Water

2021 BYD Tang DM displayed "Please check SRS system" after wading through heavy rain. Retrieved DTC U1005. Inspection found water in the SRS module connector under the centre console. Disassembly revealed the sunroof drain hose had detached, letting water into the cabin. Electrolytic corrosion caused the CAN-H pin to short to the adjacent constant power pin. Cleared the standing water, cleaned the connector with electrical contact cleaner, repaired the corroded pins, reinstalled the drain hose. Resolved.
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Airbag warning light stays on after accident repair – Yuan EV

After right-front collision repairs on a 2019 BYD Yuan EV, the SRS warning light stayed on. The scan tool showed U1005 CAN short to power. Inspection found the dashboard wiring harness replaced during the accident repair had been secured incorrectly; a right A-pillar trim clip crushed the harness insulation, causing the SRS CAN wire to short to the cigarette lighter power line. Technicians rewrapped the damaged harness, adjusted the routing to avoid the trim clips, and cleared the fault codes. The system returned to normal.
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Aftermarket heated seats caused CAN bus fault on Song MAX

2019 Song MAX owner reported U1005 after installing front seat heaters at a non-authorised workshop. Inspection found the installer spliced into the SRS CAN bus when drawing power, and an internal fault in the heating pad controller backfed 12V into the CAN lines. Repair: Removed the illegal add-on wiring, restored insulation on the original harness, replaced the damaged CAN harness sections, and recalibrated the SRS module.
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Qin Pro SRS control module internal short circuit

2020 Qin Pro: Intermittent SRS warning light while driving. Diagnostic tool retrieved DTC U1005, intermittent. Disconnected SRS module and measured harness resistance to power supply – normal. Measured inside module: intermittent short between CAN-H and power terminal. Disassembled module; found dry solder joint on CAN transceiver chip caused contact with power layer during thermal expansion and contraction. Repair: Replaced SRS control module (ECU), programmed vehicle VIN and configuration codes using dedicated equipment, and performed system calibration.
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Yuan Plus sill wiring harness chafed and shorted

After three years of use, the vehicle threw a U1005 code. Inspection found the floor harness under the driver's seat had chafed through against the sill trim edge from repeated seat adjustments, exposing the CAN-L wire and shorting it to the seat motor power line. Fix: Repaired the damaged harness, added corrugated tubing at the sill, and repositioned the harness clips to clear moving parts.
Data confidence: Community This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified technician for diagnosis and repair. Do not attempt high-voltage system repairs yourself.