BMW instrument cluster fault codes

The 116 fault codes the instrument cluster can store, and what each one means. Some codes mean different things in different versions of the module; tap a code to see which applies to your car.

On: 5 Series (E60), 5 Series (E61), 6 Series (E63), 6 Series (E64), 7 Series (E65), 7 Series (E66), 7 Series (E67), X5 (E70), X6 (E71), X6 (E72), 1 Series (E81), 1 Series (E82), X1 (E84), 1 Series (E87), 1 Series (E88), Z4 (E89), 3 Series (E90), 3 Series (E91), 3 Series (E92), 3 Series (E93)

  • 930E KOMBI: Gear display P
  • 930F KOMBI: Gear display N
  • 9310 KOMBI: Gear display D
  • 9311 KOMBI: Gear display R (and 1 other meaning)
  • 9312 KOMBI: Transport mode active
  • 9313 KOMBI: Temperature sensor, LC display (and 4 other meanings)
  • 9314 KOMBI: Trip-odometer reset button (and 1 other meaning)
  • 9315 KOMBI: Odometer difference (and 1 other meaning)
  • 9316 KOMBI: Odometer memory (and 3 other meanings)
  • 9317 KOMBI: Internal coding data memory (and 1 other meaning)
  • 9318 VMC_COMMUNICATION_ERROR (and 1 other meaning)
  • 9319 KOMBI: Tank sensor 1 (and 4 other meanings)
  • 931A KOMBI: Fuel-level sensor, left (and 4 other meanings)
  • 931B KOMBI: Outside-temperature sensor (and 1 other meaning)
  • 931C KOMBI: Display-heater short circuit (and 5 other meanings)
  • 931D KOMBI: System voltage (and 1 other meaning)
  • 931E KOMBI: Manufacturer, coding-data fault (and 2 other meanings)
  • 931F KOMBI: Display, temperature sensor, right (and 1 other meaning)
  • 9320 KOMBI: Closed-circuit current violation, instrument cluster
  • 9321 KOMBI: Display, overtemperature
  • 9322 STARTUP ERRORS
  • 9323 NORMAL_OPERATION_ERRORS_1
  • 9324 NORMAL_OPERATION_ERRORS_2
  • 9327 INSTR. CLUSTER: Central Gateway Module (ZGM) network malfunction
  • A3A8 CAN communication fault (and 3 other meanings)
  • A3A9 CAN_ID_1EE_ERROR_message loss LSS (and 4 other meanings)
  • A3AA No message from transmission control unit, receiver KOMBI, transmitter ACC (and 4 other meanings)
  • A3AB No message from Active Cruise Control, receiver KOMBI, transmitter ACC (and 4 other meanings)
  • A3AC CAN_ID_1A6_ERROR_message loss distance traveled (and 3 other meanings)
  • A3AD No message from DME, receiver KOMBI, transmitter DME-DDE (and 2 other meanings)
  • A3AE Message (engine speed, 0x0AA) faulty, receiver KOMBI, transmitter DME-DDE (and 4 other meanings)
  • A3AF No message from DME, receiver KOMBI, transmitter DME-DDE (loss cruise control speed step tempomat) (and 4 other meanings)
  • A3B0 No message (dimmer setting), receiver instrument panel, transmitter light module (and 2 other meanings)
  • A3B1 No message (blinker cycle), receiver instrument panel, transmitter light module (and 3 other meanings)
  • A3B2 No message (terminal status), receiver instrument panel, transmitter CAS (and 2 other meanings)
  • A3B3 No message from active roll stabilization, receiver KOMBI, transmitter ARS (and 4 other meanings)
  • A3B4 No message (lamp condition), receiver instrument panel, transmitter light module (and 3 other meanings)
  • A3B5 No message from the power module, receiver instrument panel, transmitter CAS/PM
  • A3B6 No message, receiver instrument panel, transmitter CAS (and 3 other meanings)
  • A3B7 No message, receiver instrument panel, transmitter trailer module
  • A3B8 No message from damper control, receiver KOMBI, transmitter EDCK (and 2 other meanings)
  • A3B9 No message from Dynamic Stability Control, receiver KOMBI, transmitter DSC (and 4 other meanings)
  • A3BA No message from parking brake, receiver KOMBI, transmitter EMF
  • A3BB No message (doors status), receiver instrument panel, transmitter CAS (and 3 other meanings)
  • A3BC CAN communication fault (and 3 other meanings)
  • A3BD No message, receiver instrument panel, transmitter central gateway module (and 4 other meanings)
  • A3BE No message, receiver instrument panel, transmitter CAS (and 2 other meanings)
  • A3BF No message, receiver instrument panel, transmitter CIM
  • A3C0 No message, receiver instrument panel, transmitter trailer module (and 2 other meanings)
  • A3C1 No message, receiver instrument panel, transmitter light module (and 4 other meanings)
  • A3C2 No message from the power module, receiver instrument panel, transmitter CAS/PM
  • A3C3 No message, receiver instrument panel, transmitter tire pressure control (and 3 other meanings)
  • A3C4 Instrument cluster: High-security vehicle 1 (and 2 other meanings)
  • A3C5 SECURITY2_ALIVE_ERROR (and 2 other meanings)
  • A3C6 No message, receiver instrument panel, transmitter wiper module (and 2 other meanings)
  • A3C7 No message, receiver instrument panel, transmitter EHC (and 2 other meanings)
  • A548 Message (Active Steering, 0x1FC) faulty, receiver KOMBI, transmitter AFS (and 4 other meanings)
  • A549 ID failure 315h vehicle mode (and 2 other meanings)
  • A54A No message (distance traveled) from DSC, receiver instrument panel, transmitter CAS/DSC (and 3 other meanings)
  • A54B Message (Electrical Power Steering, 0x1FB) faulty, receiver KOMBI, transmitter EPS (and 2 other meanings)
  • A54C Message error (raw data fluid level fuel tank, 0x349), receiver instrument panel, transmitter JBE (and 2 other meanings)
  • A54D ID failure or alive EKP (and 3 other meanings)
  • A54E ID failure or Alive seat back lock driver (and 3 other meanings)
  • A54F ID failure or Alive seat back lock passenger (and 3 other meanings)
  • A550 Message (speed, 0x1A0) faulty, receiver KOMBI, transmitter DSC (and 2 other meanings)
  • A551 Message error (contact parking brake, 0x34F), receiver instrument panel, transmitter JBE (and 1 other meaning)
  • A553 CBS EEPROM read error (and 2 other meanings)
  • A554 Dashboard: No message (telephone) (and 2 other meanings)
  • A555 Message error (seat occupancy seat belt buckle contact, 0x2FA), receiver instrument panel, transmitter MRS (and 3 other meanings)
  • A556 Message (failure, HDC display, 0x32D) faulty, receiver KOMBI, transmitter DSC (and 1 other meaning)
  • A557 Debug info instrument cluster
  • A558 No message (parking brake), receiver KOMBI, transmitter EMF
  • A559 Dashboard: Voltage supply has been switched off (standby current cutoff relay) (and 2 other meanings)
  • A55A ID failure or Alive TLC
  • A55B Instrument cluster: Message (alive counter, safety, D7), from ACSM K-CAN, MUE 3 07 (and 1 other meaning)
  • A55C Instrument cluster: Selector lever position display deactivation (and 1 other meaning)
  • A55D Instrument cluster: Selector lever position implausible (and 1 other meaning)
  • A55E Instrument cluster: Internal fault
  • A55F Instrument cluster: On-board computer button / Check Control button
  • A560 No message (display, switching note), receiver KOMBI, transmitter DME-DDE (and 1 other meaning)
  • A561 CAN-Init debug info cluster (and 1 other meaning)
  • A562 No message (Automatic Start/Stop function), receiver KOMBI, transmitter DME-DDE (and 1 other meaning)
  • A563 Instrument cluster: Speed reading position sensor faulty
  • A564 Instrument cluster: Speed reading, needle, calibration
  • A565 No message (engine data), receiver KOMBI, transmitter DME-DDE (and 3 other meanings)
  • A566 ID failure 180h status QSG
  • A567 No message (steering column switch), receiver KOMBI, transmitter SZL
  • A568 No message (status soft top), receiver instrument panel, transmitter convertible top module (and 1 other meaning)
  • A569 Message (consistency error, selector lever position not debounced, 0x1D2), receiver KOMBI, transmitter EGS/SMG (and 1 other meaning)
  • A56A No message (status, EMF request, 0x1FD), receiver KOMBI, transmitter EMF
  • A56B No message (vehicle mode, 0x315), receiver instrument panel, transmitter JBE
  • A56C No message (display, status, hybrid, 0x2BC), receiver KOMBI, transmitter HIM
  • A56D No message (status of SBA, 0x323), receiver KOMBI, transmitter SBA
  • A56E No message (status, leak diagnosis, pressurized fuel tank, 0x2E7), receiver KOMBI, transmitter TFE
  • A56F Alive COMBOX (and 1 other meaning)
  • A570 No message (road sign identification, 0x287), receiver KOMBI, transmitter KAFAS
  • A571 Message (rear spoiler status, 0x26A): missing, KOMBI receiver, JBE transmitter
  • A572 ID failure A8h torque_1_K-CAN
  • A573 ID failure 31Ah control button HDC
  • E104 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER: K-CAN wire fault (and 2 other meanings)
  • E105 CAN HIGH ERROR (and 1 other meaning)
  • E106 GROUND SHIFT ERROR (and 1 other meaning)
  • E107 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER: K-CAN communication fault (and 2 other meanings)
  • E10C Receiver has not accepted a message (Error_NAK) (and 3 other meanings)
  • E10E Although Shutdown (Execute) was sent, the light did not go out. (Error_Light_Not_OFF).
  • E110 Ring break diagnosis was performed (Error_Ring_Diagnose). (and 1 other meaning)
  • E111 Long and/or frequent unlocks (Error_Unlock_Long). (and 1 other meaning)
  • E13C CAN error value received (and 1 other meaning)
  • E13D CAN implausible signal (and 1 other meaning)
  • E13E CAN telegram timeout (and 1 other meaning)
  • E13F CAN error receiving NM message (and 1 other meaning)
  • E140 CAN error sent by KI (and 1 other meaning)
  • E141 CAN implausible signal transmitted
  • E142 CAN telegram timeout sending
  • E143 CAN error sending NM message (and 1 other meaning)
  • FFFF Instrument panel: Unknown error

Every BMW module's fault codes