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2013 BMW M3 E90

4.0L V8 S65RWDDCTgas
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U0154high severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Gateway Module B

on 2013 BMW M3 E90 4.0L V8 S65 · RWD

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the secondary gateway module on vehicles with multiple gateway controllers.

Symptoms

  • Partial cross-network failure
  • Specific bus segment communication loss
  • Some modules unreachable

Common causes

  • Gateway B module failure
  • CAN bus wiring
  • Module power loss
  • Fuse blown
  • Software issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check gateway B fuse
  2. Test power and ground
  3. Check CAN bus connections
  4. Try module reprogramming

Repair notes

Secondary gateway handles specific bus segments. Check fuses and bus connections.

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