BMW P1551: Engine Off Timer Timeout
Is your scanner showing BMW P1551?
No worries. We'll show you what it means and how to deal with it.
BMW P1551: Engine Off Timer Timeout
OVERVIEWWhat Does The BMW P1551 Code Mean?
The DME detected a CAN signal failure while the DME was operating at a range between 6 and 16 volts. CAN Bus lost communications.
What Are The Potential Causes Of The BMW P1551 Code?
- Check the CAN bus
- Check instrument cluster/power module/Can Signal
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Reference Sources
BMW P1551, DTCDECODE.