Why does my BMW say transmission malfunction?

Why does my BMW say transmission malfunction?

If transmission malfunctions, drive moderately error message pops up on your BMW. As the level is low, there is no transmission fluid for the oil pump, which causes the transmission to go in FailSafe or Limp mode.

What is a transmission malfunction?

Transmission slipping, grinding, or jumping during acceleration when the car is shifting gears. Car shaking at any speed. A burnt smell coming from under your hood. Fluid visibly leaking from the vehicle. Manual transmission gear shifter is physically hard to move or won’t go into gear.

What is high mileage for a BMW?

What is considered high mileage for a BMW? While most BMW’s can last between 100,000 – 250,000 miles, high mileage is actually considered slightly lower than this. Most dealers will avoid stocking BMW’s that are above 100,000, and some even consider 60-80,000 to be high mileage for these cars.

How long should a BMW transmission last?

Time and mileage vary between car drivers and how they use or abuse their transmissions. Still, typical automatic transmissions last around 150,00 to 200,000 miles or approximately 7 years. Cases exist in both extremes; extreme longevity and early failure.

What causes a BMW E71 X6 engine to fail?

The BMW E71 X6 has partitions in the engine bay to protect engine components. Over time, however, heat from the engine can cause the engine partitions to deteriorate and fall apart, enabling water to flow onto the engine. This, in turn, may cause: Fuel injector faults (see ‘injector faults due to water ingress’, below);

What is the DTC code for a BMW?

DTC P0016 Crankshaft Position ­ Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A) (MAX) DTC P0017 Crankshaft Position ­ Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B) (MAX)

Where can I find the BMW diagnostic trouble code?

BMW DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST. DTC INDEX 128i, 328i, 328xi, 525i, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3, X5, Z4. DTC Download. SELF­DIAGNOSTICS DTCS DTC P0010 ‘A’ Camshaft Position ­ Actuator Circuit/Open (Bank 1) (SIG) DTC P0012 ‘A’ Camshaft Position ­ Timing Over­Retarded (Bank 1) (PLAUS)

What is DTC code for BMW HO2 heater?

DTC P0058 HO2S Heater Control Circuit High (Bank 2 Sensor 2) (MAX) DTC P0070 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit (SIG) DTC P0071 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Range/Performance (PLAUS) DTC P0072 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low (MIN) DTC P0073 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High (MAX)

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