Dtc set because of bms can error
The main board set a diagnostic trouble code because it hit a CAN communication error talking to a BMS.
What it means
The main board set a diagnostic trouble code because it hit a CAN communication error talking to a BMS.
Warning — Monitor the situation, may self-resolve.
Likely causes
- Transient CAN bus noise
- A pack CAN wiring/connector issue
- A BMS briefly unresponsive
What to do
- 1Isolated events are transient noise
- 2A persistent DTC warrants checking the pack CAN wiring and connectors
- 3Pair with 'BMS Communication Lost' if it recurs
Which bikes use this table
Recorded in the binary log rather than shown on the dash — every generation writes them.
Related codes
Other log file Communication (CAN) codes:
Dashboard codes for the same subsystem:
Questions
What does "Dtc set because of bms can error" mean in a Zero log?
The main board set a diagnostic trouble code because it hit a CAN communication error talking to a BMS. It is written by the MBB. It is classed as warning: monitor the situation, may self-resolve.
What should I do about it?
Isolated events are transient noise. A persistent DTC warrants checking the pack CAN wiring and connectors. Pair with 'BMS Communication Lost' if it recurs.
See when this actually happened on your bike
A dash code tells you the fault; the log tells you the pack temperature, the state of charge and the ten minutes leading up to it.
Sources:
Community reference: ZeroManual wiki entry
The code and its name are transcribed from Zero's own owner manuals; the severity, category and troubleshooting notes are ours. For official diagnostics, consult an authorized Zero Motorcycles dealer.