U0507 code meaning
Invalid Data Received From Folding Top Control Module
What U0507 means
The folding top control module runs the power soft top or retractable hardtop of a convertible: it moves the top through hydraulics or motors, watches latch and position sensors and blocks the sequence when something is in the way. Other units need its status, for example to drop the windows, warn while driving or release the trunk lid. U0507 is logged when that status arrives in an unusable form. BMW shows how much hinges on clean data: in 16,286 convertibles of the 4 Series built 2013–2015, the CVM misread luggage compartment sensors due to software, which could defeat obstruction detection and damage the hydraulics (SI B54 02 17, reprogramming). No maker publishes U0507 itself. U0206 means no contact.
U0507 at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modeNot expected
- Repair difficultyHard
- Typical labor0.5 to 4 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of U0507
- Top refuses to open or close or stops midway
- Top not secure warning while driving
Common causes of U0507
- PossibleTop control module software error (BMW F33/F83 example)
- PossibleDamaged wiring to top position or latch sensors in the folding area
- Less likelyWater reaching the module from a leaking top drain
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Folding top module
What each part of U0507 means
| U | Network system: communication between the control modules (CAN bus). |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| 07 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note U0507 and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about U0507
What does U0507 mean?
U0507 means "Invalid Data Received From Folding Top Control Module". The folding top control module runs the power soft top or retractable hardtop of a convertible: it moves the top through hydraulics or motors, watches latch and position sensors and blocks the sequence when something is in the way. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with U0507?
U0507 does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will U0507 fail an emissions test?
U0507 is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is U0507 to fix?
Difficulty: hard. A typical repair takes 0.5 to 4 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will U0507 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.