View Poll Results: Do you have SMG issue and get car towed?
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SMG problem since you own your car?
06-04-2005, 12:41 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
What do I vote for if I had a problem but is now fixed with software update. It never left me stranded... just Tansmission BANGS and SLAMS... but this also happes in the steptronic not SMG isolated so....
But man... when the SMG works ITS sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooo NICE AND FUN!!!! Definetly much better than steptronic IMO.
But man... when the SMG works ITS sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooo NICE AND FUN!!!! Definetly much better than steptronic IMO.
06-04-2005, 12:47 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545I WHITE ON GRAY , SMG, NAV, SPORT PKG, PREM SND, COLD WTHR, STOCK CHROME, TITANIUM TINTS, EURO REFLECTORS, DEBADGED.
ORDER IT MAN I GUARANTEEEEEEEE U WONT REGRET AND IF U ADD AN AFTERMARKET EXHAUST WOWWWWWWWWWWWWW ULL BE IN HEAVEN
06-04-2005, 03:42 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530i SMG, Sport package, Premium package, L7, Xenon Headlamps, Window Shades, Rear red reflectors
Mine's in the shop right now for an SMG transmission fault. Only had three forward gears, dropped it off last Thursday, 6/2/05. 
06-05-2005, 08:02 AM
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My Ride: Soon to be 2005 5-series
I've had my 530i for about 3 months now with 3900 miles when I had a 'Transmission Fault Error' message on my I-drive screen. It would only allow me to use the first three gears. The engine service light also lit up at the same time. So, I parked the car for about 30 mins, went to the store for some groceries and started the car again, this time no transmission fault error, just the engine light which remained on.
So, I took the car to the dealer, two days later and just got a call from the service dept. that my transmission control unit is defective and needs a new one. So, its going to take another 3-4 days to receive it and another day to install. That puts my car in the shop for about 1 week. Meanwhile, I have the cheapest mitsubishi sedan as a loaner car because 'they were all out of dealer loaner cars.' Also, keep in mind that here in S.California, you MUST have purchased your car from the same dealership that is servicing you car in order to receive a loaner car free of charge. If not, you will HAVE to pay for a rental car. I thought this was ridiculous.
So, I took the car to the dealer, two days later and just got a call from the service dept. that my transmission control unit is defective and needs a new one. So, its going to take another 3-4 days to receive it and another day to install. That puts my car in the shop for about 1 week. Meanwhile, I have the cheapest mitsubishi sedan as a loaner car because 'they were all out of dealer loaner cars.' Also, keep in mind that here in S.California, you MUST have purchased your car from the same dealership that is servicing you car in order to receive a loaner car free of charge. If not, you will HAVE to pay for a rental car. I thought this was ridiculous.
06-05-2005, 08:52 AM
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My Ride: 2005 530i SMG, Sport package, Premium package, L7, Xenon Headlamps, Window Shades, Rear red reflectors
Originally Posted by a061444' date='Jun 5 2005, 09:02 AM
I've had my 530i for about 3 months now with 3900 miles when I had a 'Transmission Fault Error' message on my I-drive screen.? It would only allow me to use the first three gears.? The engine service light also lit up at the same time.? So, I parked the car for about 30 mins, went to the store for some groceries and started the car again, this time no transmission fault error, just the engine light which remained on.
So, I took the car to the dealer, two days later and just got a call from the service dept. that my transmission control unit is defective and needs a new one.? So, its going to take another 3-4 days to receive it and another day to install.? That puts my car in the shop for about 1 week.? Meanwhile, I have the cheapest mitsubishi sedan as a loaner car because 'they were all out of dealer loaner cars.'? Also, keep in mind that here in S.California, you MUST have purchased your car from the same dealership that is servicing you car in order to receive a loaner car free of charge.? If not, you will HAVE to pay for a rental car.? I thought this was ridiculous.
So, I took the car to the dealer, two days later and just got a call from the service dept. that my transmission control unit is defective and needs a new one.? So, its going to take another 3-4 days to receive it and another day to install.? That puts my car in the shop for about 1 week.? Meanwhile, I have the cheapest mitsubishi sedan as a loaner car because 'they were all out of dealer loaner cars.'? Also, keep in mind that here in S.California, you MUST have purchased your car from the same dealership that is servicing you car in order to receive a loaner car free of charge.? If not, you will HAVE to pay for a rental car.? I thought this was ridiculous.
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I was fortunate enough to get a X3 loaner because I took it where I bought and they a loaner available. It must be tough to drive a Mitsubishi after having to give up your fiver. My condolences. Hopefully, we will them getting them back soon.
06-05-2005, 03:01 PM
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I'm @ 15,000km and had a 'SMG transmission fault' pop up twice (in one trip, never restarted engine) where it changed into N by itself when I was stopped at a light. Popped the lever into N, back into 1, and no prob. Nothing's ever happened since.
06-05-2005, 03:20 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
Titanium Gray
Black Interior, Anthracite Trim
M-tech kit
Sport Package
Premium Sound
Satellite Radio
Active Cruise
Comfort Seats
Navigation
Folding rear seats
12,500 miles... and never a problem.
I love it.
I love it.
