Charging Malfunction Error... HELP PLEASE

bennettdavis · 08-23-2014, 09:56 AM

Hey guys, my 335i just got a "Charging malfunction" error. Directly after receiving the error, I lost power steering and AC in my car. I am thinking that this may have something to do with the alternator cable connection to the battery.

Any ideas? and if I am correct does anyone have a DIY guide?

thanks for your help in advance!

Efthreeoh · 08-23-2014, 04:02 PM

The engine accessory drive belt is broken. You need to be careful that it did not get wrapped behind the driveshaft balancer (pulley) and ingested into the timing chain cover. Do not drive the car.

bennettdavis · 08-23-2014, 06:34 PM

Thanks a lot! is this something I can fix myself or do I need to take this to the dealer? and if I need to take it to the dealer would I be ok driving this 5 miles or so?

atinybug · 08-23-2014, 09:58 PM

Do NOT drive it. Don't even turn the engine on to drive up the tow truck if you want to take it somewhere.
Here's a not very detailed DIY post #13.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=808136

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bennettdavis New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi MSport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (0)	Charging Malfunction Error... HELP PLEASE Hey guys, my 335i just got a "Charging malfunction" error. Directly after receiving the error, I lost power steering and AC in my car. I am thinking that this may have something to do with the alternator cable connection to the battery. Any ideas? and if I am correct does anyone have a DIY guide? thanks for your help in advance!
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08-23-2014, 04:02 PM	#2
Efthreeoh General 17207 Rep 18,696 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	The engine accessory drive belt is broken. You need to be careful that it did not get wrapped behind the driveshaft balancer (pulley) and ingested into the timing chain cover. Do not drive the car.
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bennettdavis New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi MSport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (0)	Thanks a lot! is this something I can fix myself or do I need to take this to the dealer? and if I need to take it to the dealer would I be ok driving this 5 miles or so?
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08-23-2014, 09:58 PM	#4
atinybug First Lieutenant 78 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 07 e92 335i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Do NOT drive it. Don't even turn the engine on to drive up the tow truck if you want to take it somewhere. Here's a not very detailed DIY post #13. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=808136
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