SMG Transmission Fault
04-04-2005, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by purth01' date='Apr 4 2005, 04:13 PM
Anyone else have a transmission fault with there SMG?? Mine is at the dealer right now, with 2100 miles on it, because of a transmission fault.? It failed to shift from 1st to 2nd when I tapped the paddles and then a screen came up on iDrive indicating Transmission Fault, car will only operate in R, N, 1, 2, & 3.? Any other experiences?
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The dealer "upgraded" the SMG software (frankly, I assume they did nothing...)
It hasen't come back since then.
04-19-2005, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by drjochen' date='Apr 4 2005, 09:16 PM
[quote name='purth01' date='Apr 4 2005, 04:13 PM']Anyone else have a transmission fault with there SMG?? Mine is at the dealer right now, with 2100 miles on it, because of a transmission fault.? It failed to shift from 1st to 2nd when I tapped the paddles and then a screen came up on iDrive indicating Transmission Fault, car will only operate in R, N, 1, 2, & 3.? Any other experiences?
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The dealer "upgraded" the SMG software (frankly, I assume they did nothing...)
It hasen't come back since then.
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[/quote]Got into my car after work yesterday, could not get the SMG in neutral. iDrive said "Transmission Fault/Failure" and car would not start. Only 1100 miles... :'(
Car was towed to the dealership, they have not been able to look at it yet. I am encouraged by others on this forum who have experienced the same thing and had it resolved by replacing one or more faulty control modules. I am hoping I am just as lucky.
I had read about SMG issues on 04's prior to getting the car, but thought I was in the clear with an 05 build. Guess not
04-19-2005, 05:29 PM
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uh o that doesnt sound good. I hope everything works out for you. Please keep us updated. 
04-21-2005, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Apr 19 2005, 09:29 PM
uh o that doesnt sound good. I hope everything works out for you. Please keep us updated.?
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04-21-2005, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by sapaman' date='Apr 21 2005, 12:35 PM
[quote name='EBMCS03' date='Apr 19 2005, 09:29 PM']uh o that doesnt sound good. I hope everything works out for you. Please keep us updated.?
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[/quote]Have them give you a 645 loaner...
04-22-2005, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Apr 21 2005, 07:45 PM
[quote name='sapaman' date='Apr 21 2005, 12:35 PM'][quote name='EBMCS03' date='Apr 19 2005, 09:29 PM']uh o that doesnt sound good. I hope everything works out for you. Please keep us updated.?
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[/quote]Have them give you a 645 loaner...
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[/quote]That is the cruelest part of all this. When I bought the car, I am pretty sure I was told by the sales group that I would get a BMW loaner. The service department is now saying "There is a 10 day wait for a BMW loaner, however we will set you up with Enterprise". I said no thanks to the rental, will drive my S4 (2nd car) instead.
Has anyone else experienced problems with getting a BMW loaner during service? Is it simply up to the discretion of the individual dealership?
04-22-2005, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by sapaman' date='Apr 22 2005, 09:58 AM
[quote name='EBMCS03' date='Apr 21 2005, 07:45 PM'][quote name='sapaman' date='Apr 21 2005, 12:35 PM'][quote name='EBMCS03' date='Apr 19 2005, 09:29 PM']uh o that doesnt sound good. I hope everything works out for you. Please keep us updated.?
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[/quote]Have them give you a 645 loaner...
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[/quote]That is the cruelest part of all this. When I bought the car, I am pretty sure I was told by the sales group that I would get a BMW loaner. The service department is now saying "There is a 10 day wait for a BMW loaner, however we will set you up with Enterprise". I said no thanks to the rental, will drive my S4 (2nd car) instead.
Has anyone else experienced problems with getting a BMW loaner during service? Is it simply up to the discretion of the individual dealership?
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[/quote]If I don't make an appointment ~ 1-2 weeks in advance, they have no BMW loaners.
Last time my car had to be towed to the dealer, they gave me a Buick LaWhatever.
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