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U0159

Lost Communication with Navigation Display Module

2014-2021 BMW i3 Range Extender

Low SeverityNetworkGeneric (SAE)

Description

Cannot communicate with the navigation system display module.

Symptoms

  • Navigation screen blank
  • Map not displaying
  • Navigation voice prompts not working
  • Touchscreen unresponsive

Common Causes

  • Navigation module failure
  • CAN/MOST bus wiring
  • Module power loss
  • Fuse blown
  • Display unit failure

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Check navigation module fuse
  2. Test power and ground
  3. Check data bus wiring
  4. Inspect display connections
  5. Test module with diagnostics

Repair Notes

Check fuses and display power supply. Navigation module may need software update.

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Common Questions

What does code U0159 mean on a 2014-2021 BMW i3?

U0159 stands for "Lost Communication with Navigation Display Module". Cannot communicate with the navigation system display module.

What are the symptoms of U0159 on a BMW i3?

Common symptoms of U0159 include: Navigation screen blank, Map not displaying, Navigation voice prompts not working, Touchscreen unresponsive.

What causes U0159 on a 2014-2021 BMW i3?

Common causes of U0159 include: Navigation module failure, CAN/MOST bus wiring, Module power loss, Fuse blown, Display unit failure.

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