U2001moderate severityNetwork
Module Configuration Incompatible
on 1997 BMW 328is E36 2.8L I6 M52 · RWD
What this code means
The installed module configuration is incompatible with the vehicle network or other modules.
Symptoms
- Module not functioning after replacement
- Communication errors with new module
- Features not available
- System in degraded mode
Common causes
- Wrong replacement module installed
- Module from different market/region
- Module not programmed for vehicle
- Software version incompatible
- Hardware revision mismatch
Diagnostic steps
- Verify module part number
- Check software version compatibility
- Compare module to original specifications
- Program module with correct calibration
- Verify correct module for market/region
Repair notes
Verify correct module is installed. Program with correct calibration for this specific vehicle.
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U0003
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U0004
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Low
U0005
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U0006
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Open
U0007
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Low
U0008
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