M235 xDrive stalled

German1967 · 07-11-2015, 08:41 AM

Just got stuck and getting towed...
DCT control lamp coming in... Clicking sound... Loss of power...

Shut it down... 2015 M235xi... 2500 miles

Transfer case?

Sucks!

Kayevman · 07-11-2015, 08:48 AM

Are you sure it has DCT?

German1967 · 07-11-2015, 08:51 AM

I mean traction control...

AWheeler · 07-11-2015, 04:33 PM

Sorry to hear about this. Keep us posted on the issue and the outcome. Good luck!

nike001 · 07-11-2015, 09:08 PM

Likely a sensor. Not the transfer case.

German1967 · 07-13-2015, 12:23 PM

Update: it is a sensor malfunction... They cannot identify which... Doing a software reset that is believed to cure the issue as it was only recorded once. If that does not do it, need to revisit.

I am a bit sceptic here as this seems a hardware issue - sensor malfunction - being cured with a software issue. They will test drive tomorrow and then decide if to return the car right away or anything else.

Mixed feelings.

Zooks527 · 07-13-2015, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by German1967

Update: it is a sensor malfunction... They cannot identify which... Doing a software reset that is believed to cure the issue as it was only recorded once. If that does not do it, need to revisit.

Yeah, sounds like the functional equivalent of your IT guy telling you "Reboot your PC and call me tomorrow if it BSODs again". There's a flukey sensor somewhere and they're seeing if it was a one-shot piece of crud or something that will reoccur.

PITA, no doubt.

pikcachu · 07-13-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Zooks527

Yeah, sounds like the functional equivalent of your IT guy telling you "Reboot your PC and call me tomorrow if it BSODs again". There's a flukey sensor somewhere and they're seeing if it was a one-shot piece of crud or something that will reoccur.

PITA, no doubt.

or make sure the cord is plugged in

Zooks527 · 07-13-2015, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by pikcachu

or make sure the cord is plugged in

A la the moron in our office who kept turning her computer off by tapping her foot on the surge protector switch under her desk.

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German1967 Captain 583 Rep 831 Posts Drives: 2015 M235xi - 2022 992 C2S Cab Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	M235 xDrive stalled Just got stuck and getting towed... DCT control lamp coming in... Clicking sound... Loss of power... Shut it down... 2015 M235xi... 2500 miles Transfer case? Sucks! __________________ Hoc Lapidem Non Vi Sed Saepe Cadendo!
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nike001 Captain 312 Rep 818 Posts Drives: 2018 718 Cayman Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US iTrader: (2)	Likely a sensor. Not the transfer case.
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German1967 Captain 583 Rep 831 Posts Drives: 2015 M235xi - 2022 992 C2S Cab Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Update: it is a sensor malfunction... They cannot identify which... Doing a software reset that is believed to cure the issue as it was only recorded once. If that does not do it, need to revisit. I am a bit sceptic here as this seems a hardware issue - sensor malfunction - being cured with a software issue. They will test drive tomorrow and then decide if to return the car right away or anything else. Mixed feelings. __________________ Hoc Lapidem Non Vi Sed Saepe Cadendo!
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