Startup Failed with code
A BMS startup step failed and reported an error code (e.g. 'Startup Failed with code -6'); the controller typically retries the sequence.
What it means
A BMS startup step failed and reported an error code (e.g. 'Startup Failed with code -6'); the controller typically retries the sequence.
Warning — Monitor the situation, may self-resolve.
Likely causes
- A transient startup retry that then succeeds
- A persistent startup problem on one pack if it repeats
What to do
- 1Occasional startup retries that then succeed are usually benign
- 2Persistent startup failures on one pack warrant service
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 System codes:
Dashboard codes for the same subsystem:
Questions
What does "Startup Failed with code" mean in a Zero log?
A BMS startup step failed and reported an error code (e.g. 'Startup Failed with code -6'); the controller typically retries the sequence. It is written by the BMS. It is classed as warning: monitor the situation, may self-resolve.
What should I do about it?
Occasional startup retries that then succeed are usually benign. Persistent startup failures on one pack warrant service.
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.