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U1006

CAN Bus Message Timeout

1999-2000 BMW 323i E46 2.5L I6 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

Moderate SeverityNetwork

Description

A required CAN bus message was not received within the expected time window, indicating a module is too slow to respond.

Symptoms

  • Intermittent system faults
  • Delayed responses from systems
  • Warning lights that come and go
  • Periodic feature dropouts

Common Causes

  • Module processor overloaded
  • CAN bus high traffic load
  • Intermittent wiring connection
  • Module firmware bug
  • Power supply voltage drop to module

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Monitor CAN bus load percentage
  2. Check module software version for updates
  3. Test module power supply stability
  4. Check for intermittent wiring connections
  5. Scope CAN bus timing

Repair Notes

Update module software if available. Check power supply stability and wiring connections.

Related Codes

U1000CAN Communication Bus FaultU1001CAN Communication Bus Fault - No Message

Other Network Codes

U1006 on Other Vehicles

Common Questions

What does code U1006 mean on a 1999-2000 BMW 323i E46?

U1006 stands for "CAN Bus Message Timeout". A required CAN bus message was not received within the expected time window, indicating a module is too slow to respond.

What are the symptoms of U1006 on a BMW 323i E46?

Common symptoms of U1006 include: Intermittent system faults, Delayed responses from systems, Warning lights that come and go, Periodic feature dropouts.

What causes U1006 on a 1999-2000 BMW 323i E46?

Common causes of U1006 include: Module processor overloaded, CAN bus high traffic load, Intermittent wiring connection, Module firmware bug, Power supply voltage drop to module.

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