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      05-22-2022, 01:25 PM   #1
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I was driving steep mountains with cruse control 90+ kmps... suddenly i got this notification.

Drivetrain malfunction Drive moderately The Engine Control Module on your vehicle detected a transmission or engine issue;

drive moderately....
i head winning sound while driving steep mountain .



then driven moderate speed..

after engine cool down ... the error code disappeared and that sound also disappeared...


do i need to go service centre... to diagnose

please let me know

Thanks

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      05-22-2022, 01:42 PM   #2
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Read the stored error code(s) or take it to a shop for diagnostics. You didn't mention the engine model, but the N20 is known to self destruct due to the failed timing chain system that starts with a whining sound
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      05-22-2022, 04:08 PM   #3
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yes N20.. im aware of chain issues.. so far no problem... i was over powering my car in uphill -cruise control in 90+km ..
i guess the winning sound was imagination after the error code might be...
today I ve checked no such sound.

there is no fault code display in idrive but
... then run diagnostic obd2 Carista v6.5.1 Android app

i got this...

Junction box (passenger) (JBBF):
8020E9
8020D9


Engine:
120308 - Charge-air pressure control, lower value: charge-air pressure too low

Traction/stability control:

4809AB - DSC: undervoltage in vehicle

Center roof module:
801A4C
801A4A - Anti-theft alarm system: tilt sensor and interior movement detector deactivated


Infotainment system:

E1C440 - HU-H: reset

Central module (in driver's footwell) (FRM):
800F92 - Welcome light, repeat interlock, active

please explain is it major issues ...

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Correlate the engine/traction errors with kilometers they happen to match your last trip with the failure. Clear all errors and check again after driving a while. Maybe it was a glitch
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      05-23-2022, 12:40 AM   #5
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finally I ve run through Bimmerlink diagnostic .... got only one error in memory.

its not in present
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      05-23-2022, 07:34 AM   #6
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Go up a another steep hill and see if you can recreate the issue. Perhaps your trans/transfer case fluid got low due to the incline?
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      05-23-2022, 10:24 AM   #7
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I'd check for boost leaks as well. It looks like the MAP sensor detected low charge pressure, which means boost is escaping somewhere.

The transfer case fault is interesting too. Are you original driveline fluids?
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Would agree on the boost leak. If expected boost doesn't match actual you could have a leak in your boost piping or a failing turbo/wastegate
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thanks for the info... Yesterday i was again drive through in mountain areas... no so such problem.. no notification.
I run test again Carista /Bimmerlink app... only one error code is showing #8020E9
i hope i ill get away with this...
still i ill check for leaks ...

thanks

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