CC-ID-296moderate severityBody
SOS Deactivated - Check Phone
on 2021 BMW M8 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 · AWD
What this code means
The emergency SOS call function is deactivated due to a phone or connection issue. This is raised by the telematics/emergency call system.
Symptoms
- SOS unavailable warning
- No emergency call capability
- Phone connection error
Common causes
- Paired phone disconnected
- Telematics module fault
- SIM or network connectivity issue
- System deactivated in settings
Diagnostic steps
- Check phone pairing and connection
- Verify network/SIM status
- Restart telematics system
- Scan telematics module for faults
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B0006
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B0007
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B0008
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B0009
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B0010
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