May 06, 2017 my brother has a 2015 435i, and yesterday a dashboard readout showed drivetrain malfunction and advice to drive slowly to a bmw service center. When applying the brakes and reducing speed, the vehicle jerked. The leaking engine oil may get onto the front brake disks, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the. The motor industry is an anomaly in the practical application of the consumer protection act at the moment. Bmw called and told me the engine needs to be replaced.
That is full system capacity, which includes all the oil in the transmission, oil pan, and torque converter. Bmw 528i running rough with drivetrain malfunction error. Bimmerforums is the preferred online bmw forum and community for bmw owners. Bmw drivetrain malfunction error 5 series 520d m sport fix. Drivetrain malfunction limp mode n55 engine drivetrain exhaust. I immediately stopped and had car towed to bmw dealer. Sep 19, 2017 2011 535i drivetrain malfunction warning when accelerating coming on more often now. We can only speculate this is a habit from the old m code days when major revisions carried a tu suffix m62tu and bmw cant completely abandon it. For bmw 535i 550i 528i 640i 650i 2011 2018 oem front left cv axle shaft fits. Tu stands for technical update and indicates a new engineering feature. Just had to return an approved used 2011 f11 520d m sport due to numerous engine management lights and drive train malfunctions over the past two weeks since we bought it on the 5th.
Here at advance auto parts, we work with only top reliable repair manual vehicle product and part brands so you can shop with complete confidence. Our professionals are here to help make sure you find the answers you need to your questions and our community is here to help other brainstorm. When this light comes on the vehicle does go into limp mode which reduces the power put the vehicle should go faster than 510mph. While the symptoms can vary depending on the problem that caused the error, here are what most bmw owners usually notice. From what i have read this is a general error, but based on the symptoms i have it appears it could be the hpfp. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but a failure was not found.
Nov 17, 2010 bimmerforums is the preferred online bmw forum and community for bmw owners. It also seems to run rougher than it did before little vibration coming from the engine. The worst complaints are throttle response delay, power train. What one pays for a 2011 bmw 5 series is heavily dependent upon which model is selected. April 2017 bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain 20172018 m760li xdrive vehicles. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed and failed to respond. Drivetrain malfunction on 2011 535i xdrive archive. I have no clue what it could be but ill keep you all posted. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2011 bmw 5 series sedan 4d 535i. Jan 12, 2012 this feature is not available right now.
What does the powertrain malfunctionreduced power rtt. The worst complaints are drivetrain, engine problems. The sa drove the car into bmw repair shop and promised calling the next day. Estimated cost of fixing bmw transmission problem autobahn.
The video above shows how to replace blown fuses in the interior fuse box of your 2011 bmw 528i in addition to the fuse panel diagram location. Stopped at traffic light and car indicated drivetrain malfunction, with low oil pressure warning. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 83 2011 528 models nationwide. Drivetrain malfunction archive bimmerfest bmw forums. Drivetrain malfunction the motor industry is an anomaly in the practical application of the consumer protection act at the moment. See 2011 bmw 5series technical service bulletins tsbs at truedelta, organized by model year and problem area. The engine drivetrain malfunction check control warning is displayed and the service engine soon mil lamp may also be on. When it comes to your bmw 528i, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. What does error message drivetrain malfunction indicate. Drive shaft manual uses center support 278020 which measures 5. I then call back bmw roadside assistance to send a truck that had dollys to pick up not only the back wheels, but the front wheels. Car doesnt start, drivetrain malfunction error bmw m5. Drive shaft manual uses center support 278030 which measures 5.
It starts, but the drivetrain warning is still there and it is still running rough will decrease in power. The display showed either drivetrain malfunction or transmission malfunction. While driving at low speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed and failed to respond. Now it shows replace remote control battery warning.
Free bmw stability control dscesc fix that works perfectly and its easy to do. Bmw has stepped up and extended the warranty on the pressure. Read driving impressions, get all the details, and see photos of the entrylevel bmw 5series sedan at car and driver. Electrical components such as your map light, radio, heated seats, high beams, power windows all have fuses and if they suddenly stop working, chances are you have a fuse that has blown out. The industry is currently contending that they dont have to follow sec 56 of the cpa, which covers the 6 months implied warrantee, where the consumer can choose between a refund, return or repairs, if the product is defective. Nov 14, 2016 20 bmw 528i giving a chassis stablization prompt, drive moderately warning came on and next day there is drivetrain malfunction car has completed 100,000 miles and is an automatic. I immediately thought they sold me a bas ass 535i m sport with a broken. Drivetrain malfunction warning but no check engine light. This video is intended to provide a little bit of insight to possible causes of the dreaded drivetrain malfunction message bmw drivers may get. Bmw drivetrain malfunction continue the journey at moderate. The sixth generation of the bmw 5 series sedan f10 was produced from 2011 2016 with lci updates arriving in 2014. The dealer said that both warnings were due to the engine thermostat. In areas where winterized fuel is used, discuss it at forum view this tsb. How to access both hidden menus in a bmw 5 series f10.
Bmw drivetrain driveshaft vibration at highway e46 e39 e60 e61 e63 e70 e71 e82 e90 e91 e92 e93 duration. Bmw 2 hidden menus in cic any model f01 and later how to diy. Eightspeed transmission shifts quickly and keeps engine power in the sweet spot. Common bmw transmission problems transmission mechatronic sleeve. Front left axle cv shaft for bmw 528i 535i 535d 550i xdrive awd f10 2011 2016 fits. At 91,000 faulty wastegate and new turbo system installed if drivetrain malfunction warning came on, i took it to the dealer service drive, left it running, raised the hood, and called for a technician. Misfire issuedrivetrain malfunction in f series bmws youtube. Bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 bmw 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured march 1, 2010, through august 31, 2011. In many cases, this will temporarily reset bmw drivetrain malfunction and allow you to continue your journey. Troubleshooting bmw transmission problems youcanic.
I still have another 400 miles to go before i reach a bmw dealership so they. Bmw drivetrain malfunction drive moderately problem youcanic. The 2011 bmw 528 has 27 nhtsa complaints for the power train at 30,896 miles average. My 2012 bmw 528i stalled twice 2 wks ago when i was slowing down at a traffic signal. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. He did so and was told that he may have had a bad tank of fuel. Repairs are more frequent for the 528i, so you may experience a few more visits to your bmw shop than normal. To see how frequently 2011 bmw 5series problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The industry is currently contending that they dont have to follow sec 56 of the cpa, which covers the 6 months implied warrantee, where the consumer can choose between a refund, return or repairs, if the.
The warning is to let you know to decrease the load on the vehicle typically speed and is close to defaulting into a limp home mode for protection. Summary bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 bmw 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured march 1, 2010, through august 31, 2011. Bmw 528i repair manual the convenient online bmw 528i repair manual from repairsurge is perfect for your do it yourself repair needs. Just had to return an approved used 2011 f11 520d m sport due to numerous engine management lights and drive train.
Got on freeway today and as i accelerated, the drivetrain malfunction error came on. And lastly, until i am able to get it checked out, if i keep it in normal mode 2011 doesnt have comfort mode will i be. Jan 25, 2018 bmw drivetrain driveshaft vibration at highway e46 e39 e60 e61 e63 e70 e71 e82 e90 e91 e92 e93 duration. Bmw will also sometimes combine new and old engine keys, such as an n63tu instead of n63t1.
Getting your 528i fixed at an auto repair shop costs an arm and a leg, but with repairsurge you can do it yourself and save money. November 2016 bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain model year 2007 2011 bmw x5 3. Anyone else have this problem, and, if so, what were the results and outcome. If you read the codes, you may get fault codes related to the valve body also known as the bmw mechatronic. The powertrain malfunction reduced power is a warning that is illuminated when the vehicle is experiencing a condition that if driven can cause damage to the engine, transmission or drivetrain. Called out bmw service and they couldnt find anything wrong, quite annoyingly the car was back to normal and running well by the time they got there. Clues as to the fault will typically be found in downloadable trouble codes, so those codes should be sought, and evaluated. Drivetrain malfunction limp mode bmw m2 forum bimmerpost. The drivetrain malfunction message is maddeningly generic, and i still havent found any other references to the valve issue they mentioned. For more than 40 years the engineers at bmw have continuously improved the lineup to create sedans that epitomize the balance between luxury, comfort and performance. The most affordable of the bunch is the 2011 bmw 528i sedan, which starts at a manufacturers suggested. Bmw drivetrain malfunction continue the journey at moderate speed f30. Sep 27, 2017 replacing a transmission itself can range in cost depending on what type of bmw you drive and the year of the vehicle. How much does it cost, parts and labor, to replace sunroof assembly on this car.
Manual transmission differential fluid 75w90 1 quart 8352257904. The affected vehicles may have received a replacement sensor cluster unit scu during a service visit. I have the same transmission jerkiness at low speeds and a very bad lag in acceleration starting at low speeds. The indicator light was a yellow engine light followed by drivetrain malfunction. Our professionals are here to help make sure you find the answers you need to your questions and our community is here to help other. Advance auto parts has 2 different repair manual vehicle for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. The drivetrain malfunction light means that there is a fault in one or more engine management systems. Service guy doesnt seem to think bmw would cover if so. Misfire issue drivetrain malfunction in f series bmw s duration. At bimmerforums, you will find technical howto information maintenance specifics audio advice wheel and tire combinations and model specific details not found anywhere else. Detailed features and specs for the used 2011 bmw 5 series 528i including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Last time i posted about my x5 on this subreddit was months ago. If you are not going to flush the whole system but only drain the oil pan you need about 4. If the engine is not operating within the required temperature range, in your case possibly at too low a temperature, that can reduce fuel.
To many car enthusiasts the bmw 528i is where the german automaker really. This sub reddit is dedicated to everything related to bmw vehicles, tuning, racing, and more. Bmw 528i repair manual 19972011 linkedin slideshare. Bmw did have a issue with fuel pumps and the fuel pump module during cold weather causing no starts and the drivetrain message to come on so could be that. My brother has a 2015 435i, and yesterday a dashboard readout showed drivetrain malfunction and advice to drive slowly to a bmw service center. I had the same problem 535i 2011 30000 miles car had loss of power when accelerated from 30 mph to higher speed. The normal temperature range, as reflected on the coolant temperature gauge, is between 195 degrees and 215 degrees. Bmw drivetrain malfunction continue the journey at. Basically, my car would start shaking and id get a message on the screen saying drive train malfunction, drive moderately and have the problem checked by service. Failure of transmission or tcase rear bushing or driveline center support bearing will facilitate driveline malfunction. The affected vehicles have engine oil cooler lines that may loosen causing an oil leak in the engine compartment.
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