Ok, SMG is killing me...
06-13-2009, 09:21 PM
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I have a '05 545i, with the flippy shifters.
IN the past week I have gotten errors for a flat tire, passenger side airbag, etc etc etc.
Now, it is in a parking lot across town, stuck in Nuetral, starts fine, but will not go into gear for love nor money.
I have tried resetting things with the odm button... it worked, but didn't do jack all for the trans (which is currently in the error state) it had done this before, but I got out made a couple calls, tried again and the error and the problem had vanished.
I have seen bits about it possibly being battery or possibly alternator...
Anyone have any idea besides the 600$ diagnostic from East Bay BMW?
Thanks,
--L
IN the past week I have gotten errors for a flat tire, passenger side airbag, etc etc etc.
Now, it is in a parking lot across town, stuck in Nuetral, starts fine, but will not go into gear for love nor money.
I have tried resetting things with the odm button... it worked, but didn't do jack all for the trans (which is currently in the error state) it had done this before, but I got out made a couple calls, tried again and the error and the problem had vanished.
I have seen bits about it possibly being battery or possibly alternator...
Anyone have any idea besides the 600$ diagnostic from East Bay BMW?
Thanks,
--L
06-14-2009, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Launcelot' post='911016' date='Jun 13 2009, 10:21 PM
I have a '05 545i, with the flippy shifters.
IN the past week I have gotten errors for a flat tire, passenger side airbag, etc etc etc.
Now, it is in a parking lot across town, stuck in Nuetral, starts fine, but will not go into gear for love nor money.
I have tried resetting things with the odm button... it worked, but didn't do jack all for the trans (which is currently in the error state) it had done this before, but I got out made a couple calls, tried again and the error and the problem had vanished.
I have seen bits about it possibly being battery or possibly alternator...
Anyone have any idea besides the 600$ diagnostic from East Bay BMW?
Thanks,
--L
IN the past week I have gotten errors for a flat tire, passenger side airbag, etc etc etc.
Now, it is in a parking lot across town, stuck in Nuetral, starts fine, but will not go into gear for love nor money.
I have tried resetting things with the odm button... it worked, but didn't do jack all for the trans (which is currently in the error state) it had done this before, but I got out made a couple calls, tried again and the error and the problem had vanished.
I have seen bits about it possibly being battery or possibly alternator...
Anyone have any idea besides the 600$ diagnostic from East Bay BMW?
Thanks,
--L
There are a lot of discussions about smg problems and I'm sure you can find similar symtoms over there.
Good luck.
06-14-2009, 05:10 AM
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Or it could also be something as simple as the microswitch that is attached to the brake pedal that prevents the gear selector from moving into gear...
06-15-2009, 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='911162' date='Jun 14 2009, 06:10 AM
Or it could also be something as simple as the microswitch that is attached to the brake pedal that prevents the gear selector from moving into gear...
Nope, not the switch, it moves just fine, just doesn't actually engage the gear...
::bangs head::
I have the worlds most expensive 4 seater stereo ::laughing:: but it was nice to have tunes while cleaning the garage today.
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06-15-2009, 01:20 PM
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Same thing happened to my 545i SMG last year - transmission warning on highway 680. By the time I pulled off the road the transmission wouldn't go into any gear. Towed to East Bay BMW, diagnosed as a hydraulic pump failure. I'd bet you have the same issue.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Originally Posted by Launcelot' post='911016' date='Jun 13 2009, 11:21 PM
I have a '05 545i, with the flippy shifters.
IN the past week I have gotten errors for a flat tire, passenger side airbag, etc etc etc.
Now, it is in a parking lot across town, stuck in Nuetral, starts fine, but will not go into gear for love nor money.
I have tried resetting things with the odm button... it worked, but didn't do jack all for the trans (which is currently in the error state) it had done this before, but I got out made a couple calls, tried again and the error and the problem had vanished.
I have seen bits about it possibly being battery or possibly alternator...
Anyone have any idea besides the 600$ diagnostic from East Bay BMW?
Thanks,
--L
IN the past week I have gotten errors for a flat tire, passenger side airbag, etc etc etc.
Now, it is in a parking lot across town, stuck in Nuetral, starts fine, but will not go into gear for love nor money.
I have tried resetting things with the odm button... it worked, but didn't do jack all for the trans (which is currently in the error state) it had done this before, but I got out made a couple calls, tried again and the error and the problem had vanished.
I have seen bits about it possibly being battery or possibly alternator...
Anyone have any idea besides the 600$ diagnostic from East Bay BMW?
Thanks,
--L
06-15-2009, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Launcelot' post='911016' date='Jun 14 2009, 07:21 AM
I have a '05 545i, with the flippy shifters.
IN the past week I have gotten errors for a flat tire, passenger side airbag, etc etc etc.
Now, it is in a parking lot across town, stuck in Nuetral, starts fine, but will not go into gear for love nor money.
I have tried resetting things with the odm button... it worked, but didn't do jack all for the trans (which is currently in the error state) it had done this before, but I got out made a couple calls, tried again and the error and the problem had vanished.
I have seen bits about it possibly being battery or possibly alternator...
Anyone have any idea besides the 600$ diagnostic from East Bay BMW?
Thanks,
--L
IN the past week I have gotten errors for a flat tire, passenger side airbag, etc etc etc.
Now, it is in a parking lot across town, stuck in Nuetral, starts fine, but will not go into gear for love nor money.
I have tried resetting things with the odm button... it worked, but didn't do jack all for the trans (which is currently in the error state) it had done this before, but I got out made a couple calls, tried again and the error and the problem had vanished.
I have seen bits about it possibly being battery or possibly alternator...
Anyone have any idea besides the 600$ diagnostic from East Bay BMW?
Thanks,
--L
06-15-2009, 04:34 PM
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Mine used to get stuck in gear, so it wouldnt start and you couldnt tow it either. They had to replace the entire tranny, Fun times.
06-15-2009, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Launcelot' post='911937' date='Jun 15 2009, 05:41 AM
Nope, not the switch, it moves just fine, just doesn't actually engage the gear...
::bangs head::
I have the worlds most expensive 4 seater stereo ::laughing:: but it was nice to have tunes while cleaning the garage today.
--L
::bangs head::
I have the worlds most expensive 4 seater stereo ::laughing:: but it was nice to have tunes while cleaning the garage today.
--L
dont take it too hard... it will be fixed... when I got my car, and it didnt have any warranty, but after reading alot of post about the SMG and the issues it had, I bought an aftermarket one...
06-26-2009, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Ellicit' post='912988' date='Jun 16 2009, 03:15 AM
dont take it too hard... it will be fixed... when I got my car, and it didnt have any warranty, but after reading alot of post about the SMG and the issues it had, I bought an aftermarket one...