Transmission faulty

///Philipp · 07-10-2016, 02:26 AM

hi,

I have experienced this message 2 times within the last year. Makes me nervous

Is it just a software error?

One time was yesterday where I drove quietly on a parking lot at the supermarket. Suddenly this message came on and the car would't go into reverse. The problem with reverse didn't happen last time.

The car can run, however, with significant less power.

The solution has been to just lock the car and wait 10 minutes till it goes to sleep. Turn it back on and the fault is gone.

GreQonE · 07-10-2016, 09:57 AM

I had this error with bad tune, do you have any tune?

///Philipp · 07-10-2016, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GreQonE

I had this error with bad tune, do you have any tune?

No tune.

Cory S · 07-10-2016, 10:16 PM

Mileage? Any transmission leaks ?

Hacksaw · 07-10-2016, 10:42 PM

Fluid replaced? Original fluid and filter?

///Philipp · 07-11-2016, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cory S

Mileage? Any transmission leaks ?

65,000 miles. No leaks.

Cory S · 07-11-2016, 01:18 PM

I just did the transmission service on my 97K mile 6AT. The transmission now feels tighter and shifts are much quicker. The fluid was dark, not red, but stil somewhat transparent. I used Redline D4 and purchased the replaceable pan/filter with a OE ZF replacement. I let the car sit for 3 days so I could get all the fluid I could out of the valve body and torque converter.

///Philipp · 07-11-2016, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hacksaw

Fluid replaced? Original fluid and filter?

Fluid hasn't been replaced. BMW are suggestion this but I think that is there default answer when it comes to an AT gearbox with problems.

They told me it would cost $1,400. That sounds ridiculous to me. They told me that 9 liters goes in the gearbox + they use around 4 liters for flushing the gearbox + converter for old oil.

I paid less than half for my 335d but maybe the 335i uses a more expensive oil.

Cory S · 07-11-2016, 01:26 PM

8 quarts of Redline D4 was $90.00. Integrated pan/filter $120.00. About 3 hours on jack stands.

Tony_s · 08-01-2016, 11:37 PM

i am curious to know what the solution for this problem is. i have a 2011 335XI (AWD) and i have had a similar light come on "Trans. Malfunction! Drive moderately" .

orteeze · 08-02-2016, 09:26 AM

These cars are scary to own....

JETmn · 08-02-2016, 12:15 PM

Pull the code, then you can see why you are getting the light.

MDesign Performance · 08-02-2016, 06:39 PM

OP are you X-Drive or RWD? I was quoted $430 for a BG services transmission flush which also comes with a warranty from BMW Ann Arbor. Had my RDU BG serviced/flushed and filled for $145 by the same dealer.

nojeans · 11-19-2016, 09:53 AM

I've a transmission fault when 120000km on odo
Sent back to dealer, it costed us$33k to replace the dct rpm/temp sensor inside the transmission unit, include replace all covers, gasket, screws.

Cory S · 11-19-2016, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nojeans

I've a transmission fault when 120000km on odo
Sent back to dealer, it costed us$33k to replace the dct rpm/temp sensor inside the transmission unit, include replace all covers, gasket, screws.

$33,000.00??????? No.

$3,300.... probably..

nojeans · 11-19-2016, 11:13 AM

Yes, 3300 U.S.
I did convertion wrongly

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cory S

$33,000.00??????? No.

$3,300.... probably..

07-10-2016, 02:26 AM	#1
///Philipp Private 68 Rep 86 Posts Drives: BMW E90 335i performance Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	Transmission faulty hi, I have experienced this message 2 times within the last year. Makes me nervous Is it just a software error? One time was yesterday where I drove quietly on a parking lot at the supermarket. Suddenly this message came on and the car would't go into reverse. The problem with reverse didn't happen last time. The car can run, however, with significant less power. The solution has been to just lock the car and wait 10 minutes till it goes to sleep. Turn it back on and the fault is gone.
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Cory S Major 305 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: 2011 335i-X Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: N.H. iTrader: (0)	Mileage? Any transmission leaks ? __________________ 2011 335i X-drive 6AT / Pure turbo / 500AWHP/526TQ
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07-11-2016, 01:18 PM	#7
Cory S Major 305 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: 2011 335i-X Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: N.H. iTrader: (0)	I just did the transmission service on my 97K mile 6AT. The transmission now feels tighter and shifts are much quicker. The fluid was dark, not red, but stil somewhat transparent. I used Redline D4 and purchased the replaceable pan/filter with a OE ZF replacement. I let the car sit for 3 days so I could get all the fluid I could out of the valve body and torque converter.
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07-11-2016, 01:26 PM	#9
Cory S Major 305 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: 2011 335i-X Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: N.H. iTrader: (0)	8 quarts of Redline D4 was $90.00. Integrated pan/filter $120.00. About 3 hours on jack stands.
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Tony_s New Member 7 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xdrive M sport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i Xdrive [0.00]	i am curious to know what the solution for this problem is. i have a 2011 335XI (AWD) and i have had a similar light come on "Trans. Malfunction! Drive moderately" .
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orteeze Major 223 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: 2018 YMB F80 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Alabama iTrader: (14)	These cars are scary to own.... __________________ 2008 MB 335i-SOLD 2011 AW 335i M Sport- SOLD 2011 BSP 335i-SOLD 2011 BSP 335is- FOR SALE 2018 YMB M3- Current
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08-02-2016, 06:39 PM	#13
MDesign Performance Banned 13 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E92 M Sport Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Detroit, MI iTrader: (0)	OP are you X-Drive or RWD? I was quoted $430 for a BG services transmission flush which also comes with a warranty from BMW Ann Arbor. Had my RDU BG serviced/flushed and filled for $145 by the same dealer.
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11-19-2016, 09:53 AM	#14
nojeans Enlisted Member 2 Rep 43 Posts Drives: E92 335i LCI Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hk iTrader: (0)	I've a transmission fault when 120000km on odo Sent back to dealer, it costed us$33k to replace the dct rpm/temp sensor inside the transmission unit, include replace all covers, gasket, screws.
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