Re: BMW 320d: Gearbox problems Quote:
Originally Posted by akshay1234 Try sending a mail to BMW, saying the car is only 3 years old and for a transmission to fail is unnatural. Ask for it to be changed under goodwill warranty. Also try and see what error shows up when they scan the car, it will certainly have some error. |
We are in search for the way to contact the BMW people to address the problem. Can someone could be a help ? Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaggu Had faced similar issue with 520D transmission, Navnit tried in BLR and issue came back after couple of months. Next time with BMW technical teams advise, the software was updated by the coimbatore dealer and all is well for last 1 year plus. So maybe worth to do a firmware upgrade and check before going for GB replacement. According to the CBE workshop, the mechanical's are bullet proof and most often (99% of the time) its the software that is the culprit. |
That’s a good point , will need to check about the software and firmware upgrade with the BMWASS Quote:
Originally Posted by ajmat Am surprised that an auto transmission failed so early in life
BMW transmissions are usually sealed for life and one cannot fill transmission oil normally. The is supposed to be a way but it requires to be filled under a certain pressure.
Can you explain what exactly happens? Does the car have difficulty in changing gears? Does it go to neutral due to a warning light?
For such a premature failure, I would not rule out a faulty sensor somewhere |
As advised by the BMWASS technician there is no need to change/top up the transmission oil as it works lifelong.
It was later identified that the gear adapts to neutral position once the car passes 80kmph. It was advised by the tech. guy that it is a security measure. If we continue using it the speed limit will be reduced eventually in 80 - 60 - 40 -0 fashion and results in permanent death of the transmission. Is there any way we can custom code the ECU so that the 80 Kmph can be increased to 100 or so ?
The orange/yellow triangle warning light is always on ! Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaggu Exactly Ajmat, usually it will throw a yellow triangle error with transmission not performing normal, take to service slow or something, and then packs up. This was the error we saw in 520, should be similar in 3 also. GB ECU and wiring can be checked, apart from that pretty much nothing is accessible from outside. One needs to connect the scanner and send the data to BMW and then they analyze and advise next step.
This seems like dealer trying to make money from out of warranty repair. |
The first scan was for 4 hours and the second scan was for 1.5 hours. Quote:
Originally Posted by GTO Related, but sort of off-topic.
This is the reason we insist those buying used Europeans only pick examples with full warranty coverage. One major component failure and your bank balance is wiped out, not to mention the inconvenience due to the car being in the garage.
Several Mercs & BMWs for 10 lakhs and lower in the pre-owned market. However, their upkeep and repair costs will still be in line with their showroom prices (i.e. 30 lakhs and up, not the 10 lakhs you bought it for). What makes matters worse is the poor reliability & complex nature of high-end German cars.
Sorry to hear about your friend's experience. Some great advice on this thread. Hope things are sorted soon. |
Currently there are 3 cars in the BMWASS garage left out in an abandoned way waiting the court order since those cars owners lodged complaint against BMW :- That is the outcome if you lodge a complaint against BMW for any mechanical reasons.
The BMWASS informed us that the same complaint has been reported for more than 3 cars.
1st car gear box needed to be replaced
2nd and 3rd cars worked fine after the transmission oil change
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