12-22-2013, 08:56 PM | #1 |
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"Drivetrain Malfunction" reported for first time - F15 X5 50i M sport
My fiancé was shopping at the mall today and received the "drivetrain malfunction" error. This was the first time either of us had seen this after about 1800 miles (PCD on 11/20/13). She said it seemed as if the car was idling awkwardly and struggling a bit. She did a couple of restarts and drove home from the mall.
I have yet to drive it - but assume we need to take the X5 50i to the dealership immediately. I've searched some of the forums and have seen postings about replacing the injectors, but I've also seen some reports where their vehicle has been at the dealer for a long period of time. Should we go to the dealer immediately or is this something to just keep an eye on? Obviously very excited for our friends and family to see the new SUV over the holidays and don't want to have to put the new X5 in the shop during the holidays. Any advice would be appreciated regarding information on this error alert. |
12-22-2013, 11:07 PM | #2 | |
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As a coincidence, my wife and I are looking to buy a new 50i sport to replace our current 50i but with these issues and delivery delays, I just don't have that warm fuzzy feeling about this whole thing. Have you had any problems other than this one? |
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04-04-2014, 12:12 PM | #3 |
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What did BMW do to fix the problem? My 50i MSport has been in the shop for the last 2 weeks with the same issue and the dealer can't seem to find the problem. Everything they have done(Which I doubt is all that much!)has not fixed the Drivetrain Malfunction error. |
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04-04-2014, 03:00 PM | #4 | |
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I hope this isn't the case for you and I'm sure they all aren't like this but there was a 750 and 550 at my dealership with the same issues. I say to get it documented because that helped me when negotiating the Trade Assist. I have a 35d on order now. I'll miss the power and sound of the V8 though... Edit: My error was "Engine malfunction! Reduced power" Good luck Last edited by SpeedN8; 04-04-2014 at 03:18 PM.. |
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