Two weird issues in two days!

deutschmann59 · 03-26-2006, 03:28 PM

Yesterday I'm starting up my car, all set to pull it out of the garage. It's started and so I put my foot on the brake and shift it into drive (I've got steptronic). I'm in "D" and my car starts driving backwards as if it was in reverse, then quickly jerks and "leaps" forward. The warning sound goes off and there's a crazy illustration/warning message on the idrive screen that reads, "Transmission Failure". So I shift into park and turn the car off and start it again and it seemed fine for the rest of the day.

Then, today, I put the key fob in the slot, put my foot on the brake, and push the "engine start" button and nothing happened. I tried it twice more and still nothing. Finally, on the fourth shot, the car started and I get a "!" message on the center screen of the dash (where the outside temp reading is). The exclamation point "!" is inside of an animated gear.

I'm like...OK?

dom1 · 03-26-2006, 03:31 PM

If that happened to me I'll be scared as sh..t. Take it to the dealership immediately and ask them to do a whole check of the computer and transmission.

billgti · 03-26-2006, 04:10 PM

i don't have my manual with me right now but did u check to see what that ! symbol means? you should see the dealer asap regarding the transmission failure warning you saw. it should've left a code on your ecu.

David328M-Sport · 03-26-2006, 04:51 PM

Sounds like a job for your dealer ASAP.
Hope all is ok

LEDZEP · 03-26-2006, 05:00 PM

sharp - take that thing in ASAP. That could be really bad. Best case is you might get stranded if it doesn't start.... worst case...well just imagine the tranny getting confused about which direction you should be going...

Keep us posted.

EDIT: the "!" symbol indicates a serious problem. Here's another idea - push your BMWAssist button and ask them if the diags are being transmitted. I believe they will do that - and then the dealer can tell you how serious the problem is (maybe) and give you some advice. Either way - take it in.

ben1364 · 03-26-2006, 05:34 PM

I would stop by the dealership and have them read the codes. It happende to mine twice in the past 8 months. If when re-started, the warning disappears, you are probably OK, but it is good to have it on record with the dealership.

marketman · 03-26-2006, 08:00 PM

Take your car to your dealer immediately

poldim · 03-26-2006, 09:12 PM

I wouldnt worry about it....I mean, it is a BMW....

...just kidding

I dont think it will shift into the wrong gear while driving, there have to be precautions to prevent that. You should take it in at "your ealiest convinience.

03-26-2006, 03:28 PM	#1
deutschmann59 Captain 176 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com iTrader: (0)	Two weird issues in two days! Yesterday I'm starting up my car, all set to pull it out of the garage. It's started and so I put my foot on the brake and shift it into drive (I've got steptronic). I'm in "D" and my car starts driving backwards as if it was in reverse, then quickly jerks and "leaps" forward. The warning sound goes off and there's a crazy illustration/warning message on the idrive screen that reads, "Transmission Failure". So I shift into park and turn the car off and start it again and it seemed fine for the rest of the day. Then, today, I put the key fob in the slot, put my foot on the brake, and push the "engine start" button and nothing happened. I tried it twice more and still nothing. Finally, on the fourth shot, the car started and I get a "!" message on the center screen of the dash (where the outside temp reading is). The exclamation point "!" is inside of an animated gear. I'm like...OK?
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03-26-2006, 03:31 PM	#2
dom1 Private First Class 10 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Methuen, MA iTrader: (0)	If that happened to me I'll be scared as sh..t. Take it to the dealership immediately and ask them to do a whole check of the computer and transmission. __________________ 2006 330xi MB, Terra, Burl Walnut, Auto, PP, Nav, Heated Seats, SP w/18in 2002 Acura MDX - wife's ride 2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4 - wife's SUV retired after 120K miles and lots of problems 1994 Pontiac Sunbird 4 cyl. - retired after 170K miles
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03-26-2006, 04:10 PM	#3
billgti Lieutenant 26 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	i don't have my manual with me right now but did u check to see what that ! symbol means? you should see the dealer asap regarding the transmission failure warning you saw. it should've left a code on your ecu.
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03-26-2006, 04:51 PM	#4
David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a job for your dealer ASAP. Hope all is ok __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	sharp - take that thing in ASAP. That could be really bad. Best case is you might get stranded if it doesn't start.... worst case...well just imagine the tranny getting confused about which direction you should be going... Keep us posted. EDIT: the "!" symbol indicates a serious problem. Here's another idea - push your BMWAssist button and ask them if the diags are being transmitted. I believe they will do that - and then the dealer can tell you how serious the problem is (maybe) and give you some advice. Either way - take it in. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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03-26-2006, 05:34 PM	#6
ben1364 Captain 14 Rep 940 Posts Drives: E90 330iA Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (0)	I would stop by the dealership and have them read the codes. It happende to mine twice in the past 8 months. If when re-started, the warning disappears, you are probably OK, but it is good to have it on record with the dealership.
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marketman Private First Class 3 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2000 323it Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne FL iTrader: (0)	Take your car to your dealer immediately __________________ Live now. THere will be plenty of time to be dead later.
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poldim Vroom Vrrooooom 300 Rep 3,146 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i Sedan [0.00] 2003 GSX-R 600 [0.00]	I wouldnt worry about it....I mean, it is a BMW.... ...just kidding I dont think it will shift into the wrong gear while driving, there have to be precautions to prevent that. You should take it in at "your ealiest convinience. __________________ -Dmitriy 06' BMW 330i & 03' Suzuki GSX-R600 SG \| Beige Dakota \| Poplar \|\| iDrive w/MP3 \| PP \| SP \| CWP \| PDC \| Comfort \| Shades \|\| 40% Tint \| Black Line Tail Lights \| Hardwired V1
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