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U0143

Lost Communication with Body Control Module C

2014-2021 BMW i3 Range Extender

Moderate SeverityNetworkGeneric (SAE)

Description

Cannot communicate with the tertiary body control module found on some full-size vehicles.

Symptoms

  • Specific body electronic features inoperative
  • Liftgate not working
  • Power running boards disabled
  • Specific zone lighting off

Common Causes

  • BCM C failure
  • CAN bus wiring
  • Module power loss
  • Fuse blown

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Check BCM C fuse
  2. Test power and ground
  3. Check CAN wiring
  4. Test affected features directly

Repair Notes

Check fuses and wiring. Only found on vehicles with three or more body control modules.

Related Codes

U0140Lost Communication with Body Control ModuleU0142Lost Communication with Body Control Module B

Other Network Codes

U0143 on Other Vehicles

Common Questions

What does code U0143 mean on a 2014-2021 BMW i3?

U0143 stands for "Lost Communication with Body Control Module C". Cannot communicate with the tertiary body control module found on some full-size vehicles.

What are the symptoms of U0143 on a BMW i3?

Common symptoms of U0143 include: Specific body electronic features inoperative, Liftgate not working, Power running boards disabled, Specific zone lighting off.

What causes U0143 on a 2014-2021 BMW i3?

Common causes of U0143 include: BCM C failure, CAN bus wiring, Module power loss, Fuse blown.

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