Transmission Malfunction when wife/brother drives car
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Ncsugrad, I will be sending the car in to see if any codes can be seen. Even though the 'trans malf' appear about a month prior to me sending it in for recent work (last week), the mechanic said he did not see any odd codes.
Perhaps they were missed through a minimal scan. I'm hoping they will show when I get the car in shortly.
Would the solenoid or similar issue also trigger a check engine light?
Perhaps they were missed through a minimal scan. I'm hoping they will show when I get the car in shortly.
Would the solenoid or similar issue also trigger a check engine light?
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Ncsugrad, I will be sending the car in to see if any codes can be seen. Even though the 'trans malf' appear about a month prior to me sending it in for recent work (last week), the mechanic said he did not see any odd codes.
Perhaps they were missed through a minimal scan. I'm hoping they will show when I get the car in shortly.
Would the solenoid or similar issue also trigger a check engine light?
Perhaps they were missed through a minimal scan. I'm hoping they will show when I get the car in shortly.
Would the solenoid or similar issue also trigger a check engine light?
Start with fluid swap, see what that does. If you're still having problems, it's likely a fault inside of the Mechatronic (valve body). And more often than not, the parts that fail inside of the Mechatronic are the solenoids.
My car is at 104K, and twice I've experienced something similar to what you've experienced. I'm planning on replacing the fluid along with the Mechatronic sealing sleeve. I'll be sure to take a lot of pictures and post a DIY thread on this since it seems all of the photos in the other DIY thread are MIA.
good luck with the car.
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I just contacted BMW where I used to take my car in when it was under warranty.
They said they did a Transmission Fluid Flush at 96k 1 year ago (car is at 110k now)
I inquired about any past Solenoid issues, they said they did not ever replace any Solenoids. The reason I thought they might have is because there were a couple times I told them the car was having some odd 'jerking' around 15-25 mph around turns. I figured maybe a transmission issue, but they never replaced anything and told me 'car was functioning normal.'
So in conclusion the trans fluid was flushed. Can I rule that out now?
They said they did a Transmission Fluid Flush at 96k 1 year ago (car is at 110k now)
I inquired about any past Solenoid issues, they said they did not ever replace any Solenoids. The reason I thought they might have is because there were a couple times I told them the car was having some odd 'jerking' around 15-25 mph around turns. I figured maybe a transmission issue, but they never replaced anything and told me 'car was functioning normal.'
So in conclusion the trans fluid was flushed. Can I rule that out now?
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I just contacted BMW where I used to take my car in when it was under warranty.
They said they did a Transmission Fluid Flush at 96k 1 year ago (car is at 110k now)
I inquired about any past Solenoid issues, they said they did not ever replace any Solenoids. The reason I thought they might have is because there were a couple times I told them the car was having some odd 'jerking' around 15-25 mph around turns. I figured maybe a transmission issue, but they never replaced anything and told me 'car was functioning normal.'
So in conclusion the trans fluid was flushed. Can I rule that out now?
They said they did a Transmission Fluid Flush at 96k 1 year ago (car is at 110k now)
I inquired about any past Solenoid issues, they said they did not ever replace any Solenoids. The reason I thought they might have is because there were a couple times I told them the car was having some odd 'jerking' around 15-25 mph around turns. I figured maybe a transmission issue, but they never replaced anything and told me 'car was functioning normal.'
So in conclusion the trans fluid was flushed. Can I rule that out now?
And of course, still need those codes
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I just contacted BMW where I used to take my car in when it was under warranty.
They said they did a Transmission Fluid Flush at 96k 1 year ago (car is at 110k now)
I inquired about any past Solenoid issues, they said they did not ever replace any Solenoids. The reason I thought they might have is because there were a couple times I told them the car was having some odd 'jerking' around 15-25 mph around turns. I figured maybe a transmission issue, but they never replaced anything and told me 'car was functioning normal.'
So in conclusion the trans fluid was flushed. Can I rule that out now?
They said they did a Transmission Fluid Flush at 96k 1 year ago (car is at 110k now)
I inquired about any past Solenoid issues, they said they did not ever replace any Solenoids. The reason I thought they might have is because there were a couple times I told them the car was having some odd 'jerking' around 15-25 mph around turns. I figured maybe a transmission issue, but they never replaced anything and told me 'car was functioning normal.'
So in conclusion the trans fluid was flushed. Can I rule that out now?
Why did they do a transmission fluid service at 96K? Was it requested by you or the previous owner (if there is one)?
Try to find an independent BMW specialist that can read whatever codes are stored. If you're located near me I'd be more than happy to take a look for you.
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You mention the oil... And I had a recent check engine light go on.
My oil meter on the iDrive stated it was low the other day, so I added some:
Pennzoil Platinum SAE 5W-30 oil from Auto Zone.
I was advised it was ok to add a pint of it from this forum. I hope that didn't cause the Check Engine Light to go on...
Any ideas?
My oil meter on the iDrive stated it was low the other day, so I added some:
Pennzoil Platinum SAE 5W-30 oil from Auto Zone.
I was advised it was ok to add a pint of it from this forum. I hope that didn't cause the Check Engine Light to go on...
Any ideas?
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Yep - 100% sure, at least that's what Torque rendered for me. There's literally no info on that code online.
I found that codes with 1 are MFG (manufacturer) specific codes. I'm not sure if that means anything, though.
I found that codes with 1 are MFG (manufacturer) specific codes. I'm not sure if that means anything, though.