10-21-2022, 01:27 AM | #1 |
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Drivetrain failure
Rather sad news today as my 3 month old X3M comp just stopped working outside my house. It started shaking as it was not able to hold idle rpm and after some seconds the motor died and was not able to start it again. I got a message "Drivetrain restricted" . So I had the car towed to the dealer and hope it is not something serious. Quite scary actually seeing the car lifted and towed like that
During the last weeks there were 2-3 times when there was a momentarily power loss, like half a second each, that I thought maybe it was the wheels slipping. But probably it is also related to yesterdays event. PS: Really strange that you can not select Neutral gear when the motor is not working as this totally immobilises the car and makes towing it really difficult. Why did BMW do it like this? Last edited by fatalius; 10-21-2022 at 09:10 AM.. |
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I thought I read somewhere that there is a procedure that allows some kind of release for this very situation. If not, then a specialist lift-away service is required to stop further system damage from trying to drag a “locked” drivetrain.
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In some situations, the vehicle may need to be rolled a short distance without power, for example is a car wash, or may need to be pushed. Engaging selector lever position N
Selector lever position P is automatically engaged after approximately 35 minutes. If there is a fault, it may not be possible to change selector lever position. Unlock the transmission lockout electronically if necessary. If your starter motor can be heard turning over, you can also electronically unlock the transmission lockout.
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Sucks. OP is your X3 modded or stock?
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10-21-2022, 07:51 AM | #6 |
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It is stock, so whatever it is, it is covered by guarantee at least.
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10-21-2022, 12:22 PM | #9 |
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Exactly the same symptoms when one of the HPFP's shit the bed in my '20 M550i
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Keep us posted
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Was a beast,but the 2-tone interior was not for me lol. Definitely the best loaner I ever had
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UPDATE: I have received back my X3M in working condition after they changed all 6 spark plugs that were wet, if I understood well. They cannot exclude that everything was because of bad fuel although a visual exam did not show anything. Just hope that there will not be any further similar problems.
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Glad you got it sorted out
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