Watchdog extended for bootloader
The firmware extended the watchdog window so the bootloader has time to start — a normal part of the boot / firmware-update sequence. Logged as 'Setting watchdog timeout to N seconds to allow bootloader time to start...'.
What it means
The firmware extended the watchdog window so the bootloader has time to start — a normal part of the boot / firmware-update sequence. Logged as 'Setting watchdog timeout to N seconds to allow bootloader time to start...'.
Informational — Normal operation events, no action required.
Likely causes
- Normal boot / firmware-update housekeeping
What to do
- 1Informational boot housekeeping; no rider action needed
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 "Watchdog extended for bootloader" mean in a Zero log?
The firmware extended the watchdog window so the bootloader has time to start — a normal part of the boot / firmware-update sequence. Logged as 'Setting watchdog timeout to N seconds to allow bootloader time to start...'. It is written by the BMS. It is classed as informational: normal operation events, no action required.
What should I do about it?
Informational boot housekeeping; no rider action needed.
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.