U2004moderate severityNetwork
Network Configuration Not Learned
on 2009 BMW Z4 3.0L I6 · RWD
What this code means
The vehicle network configuration has not been learned or stored after module replacement or reset.
Symptoms
- Systems not communicating properly
- Features missing after service
- Modules not recognizing each other
- Network topology error
Common causes
- Battery disconnect without relearn
- Module replacement without network setup
- Configuration data lost
- Programming interrupted
Diagnostic steps
- Perform network configuration learn procedure
- Run module discovery scan
- Program as-built data
- Perform SBL (System Bus Learn)
- Complete post-service initialization
Repair notes
Run network configuration or module discovery procedure. Required after replacing network modules.
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