Transmission Fault Error

wakahakalaka · 03-23-2021, 03:31 PM

I have 210~ miles on my G80, and went to start it up this afternoon, and the check engine light stayed illuminated and the display screen showed a Transmission fault, but does not require immediate service center delivery (engine performance is reduced).

I immediately shut the car off, and restarted it, same code illuminated. I restarted it one last time, and this time the code cleared, no error message. I've since stop/started the car a few more times and the error has not resurfaced.

I was hesitant to push the transmission after seeing that code, so I didn't get to really see if my engine performance is reduced or not, at this point.

First time BMW owner here, so any suggestions on what to do, other than taking my car in for a warranty visit, prior to my break-in service?

frankiebones · 03-23-2021, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wakahakalaka

I have 210~ miles on my G80, and went to start it up this afternoon, and the check engine light stayed illuminated and the display screen showed a Transmission fault, but does not require immediate service center delivery (engine performance is reduced).

I immediately shut the car off, and restarted it, same code illuminated. I restarted it one last time, and this time the code cleared, no error message. I've since stop/started the car a few more times and the error has not resurfaced.

I was hesitant to push the transmission after seeing that code, so I didn't get to really see if my engine performance is reduced or not, at this point.

First time BMW owner here, so any suggestions on what to do, other than taking my car in for a warranty visit, prior to my break-in service?

If it was me I would take it in. Not sure what "other" advice you could possibly be looking for (or what other advice anyone on here could possibly give without reading the code).

Jproos · 03-23-2021, 03:38 PM

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If it was me I would take it in. Not sure what "other" advice you could possibly be looking for (or what other advice anyone on here could possibly give without reading the code).

Definitely take it in. Even if it's 'nothing' now, you want it on record that it happened.

Rick955 · 03-23-2021, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wakahakalaka

I have 210~ miles on my G80, and went to start it up this afternoon, and the check engine light stayed illuminated and the display screen showed a Transmission fault, but does not require immediate service center delivery (engine performance is reduced).

Did you by chance take a pic of it? I'd have done that and taken it to the dealer. I remember seeing owners with some issues with the DCT back in 2015 and over the years. This tranny has been pretty proven so hopefully it's just a sensor or something. Like those above said, get it "on the record".

My8thMandcounting · 03-23-2021, 04:59 PM

In the FWIW category, I often get random codes on start of my BMWs. When I get a random code, I usually turn it off and restart it. If it pops again I take a picture and try a couple of more times. Not uncommon for them to clear and be nothing. Given it's new I would take it in, but from my experience if the code clears it often won't show up as having been there when they run the key, etc.

xmanpro · 03-24-2021, 12:03 AM

Pls take it in.

frank70 · 03-24-2021, 12:49 AM

As the message has gone now i would just wait a couple of hundred more miles until you have your break-in service and report it to them at that point.
No need now to go to your dealer immediately.

808G80 · 03-24-2021, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by wakahakalaka

I have 210~ miles on my G80, and went to start it up this afternoon, and the check engine light stayed illuminated and the display screen showed a Transmission fault, but does not require immediate service center delivery (engine performance is reduced).

I immediately shut the car off, and restarted it, same code illuminated. I restarted it one last time, and this time the code cleared, no error message. I've since stop/started the car a few more times and the error has not resurfaced.

I was hesitant to push the transmission after seeing that code, so I didn't get to really see if my engine performance is reduced or not, at this point.

First time BMW owner here, so any suggestions on what to do, other than taking my car in for a warranty visit, prior to my break-in service?

I had the same problem in my M340i. It said transmission fault and that it is now in neutral. Check engine like didn't come on tho. Weird. Brought it in and funny thing is it's been the same fix for all of my issues. "Reinitialize the system".

maddmatth · 03-24-2021, 01:36 AM

Well done, first owner here to break the car lol.

But yeah let the dealer know, just message them about it and let them decide if it's urgent. If they say it's not and the transmission fails catastrophically later, no biggie, you did your part and now you get a new transmission + hopefully a nice loaner while they fix it.

mattssi · 03-24-2021, 05:13 PM

6MT ftw

Bahamut · 03-24-2021, 05:24 PM

You had the car for less than the break in period of 1,200 miles. Take it in for sure

naywa01 · 03-25-2021, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wakahakalaka

First time BMW owner here, so any suggestions on what to do, other than taking my car in for a warranty visit, prior to my break-in service?

First time BMW or not, any new car (or dealer approved used for that matter, regardless of BMW or not) I bought that showed any fault would be straight to the dealer. Even more so if CEL stayed on. I also wouldn't wait until your break-in service.

It might be just some random weirdness that'll never happen again, it could be loose connectors, or it could be any number of other things.

At the end of the day, it won't cost you anything other than a bit of time. Personally I'd rather have the peace of mind that at least they've looked at it - even if it is a 'one off' glitch.

BzsBimmer · 03-27-2021, 02:29 PM

Take it in. The forum needs an answer to what the problem is...

Ibiza · 03-28-2021, 12:17 PM

Oh no, the transmission fault with reduced engine means a SCH! Just kidding as the S58 has the crank hub keyed unlike the S55. The error code should still be available despite the fault clearing.

OneCleanBMW · 03-29-2021, 11:45 PM

Keep a note and have it looked at during the break in service. No point wasting time when that service is going to come soon anyway. It's all under warranty so whatever happens you're covered. FWIW, super cars show random errors often and it's almost always because they're started as soon as the driver sits in the car, instead of letting the electronic systems start first for 30 seconds. Congrats on the new car!

03-23-2021, 03:31 PM	#1
wakahakalaka New Member 72 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2021 M3 Competition Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Transmission Fault Error I have 210~ miles on my G80, and went to start it up this afternoon, and the check engine light stayed illuminated and the display screen showed a Transmission fault, but does not require immediate service center delivery (engine performance is reduced). I immediately shut the car off, and restarted it, same code illuminated. I restarted it one last time, and this time the code cleared, no error message. I've since stop/started the car a few more times and the error has not resurfaced. I was hesitant to push the transmission after seeing that code, so I didn't get to really see if my engine performance is reduced or not, at this point. First time BMW owner here, so any suggestions on what to do, other than taking my car in for a warranty visit, prior to my break-in service?
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My8thMandcounting Private 117 Rep 87 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	In the FWIW category, I often get random codes on start of my BMWs. When I get a random code, I usually turn it off and restart it. If it pops again I take a picture and try a couple of more times. Not uncommon for them to clear and be nothing. Given it's new I would take it in, but from my experience if the code clears it often won't show up as having been there when they run the key, etc.
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03-24-2021, 12:03 AM	#6
xmanpro Lieutenant Colonel 3154 Rep 1,843 Posts Drives: 24 M8C 24 X6MC 21 M3C Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bay Area CA iTrader: (0)	Pls take it in. __________________ 2024 M8C; 2024 X6MC; 2021 G80 M3C; 2022 P992140 RETIRED: 2021 F93, 2021 F96,2019 F82 M4C, 2018 F80 M3C, 2018 F86 X6M- black fire, 2015 F13 M6, 2015 F10 M5, 2012 F10 550i M-Sport, 2012 F13 650i X-Drive, 2009 E60 535i M-Sport, 2007 E60 530i
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03-24-2021, 12:49 AM	#7
frank70 First Lieutenant 629 Rep 311 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp. iX M60 on order Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	As the message has gone now i would just wait a couple of hundred more miles until you have your break-in service and report it to them at that point. No need now to go to your dealer immediately.
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03-24-2021, 01:36 AM	#9
maddmatth Major 555 Rep 922 Posts Drives: F82 M4, E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	Well done, first owner here to break the car lol. But yeah let the dealer know, just message them about it and let them decide if it's urgent. If they say it's not and the transmission fails catastrophically later, no biggie, you did your part and now you get a new transmission + hopefully a nice loaner while they fix it.
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Bahamut Second Lieutenant 710 Rep 290 Posts Drives: G80 6MT Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Clovis iTrader: (0)	You had the car for less than the break in period of 1,200 miles. Take it in for sure
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BzsBimmer Major General 3285 Rep 6,729 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	Take it in. The forum needs an answer to what the problem is...
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Ibiza Colonel 3614 Rep 2,858 Posts Drives: 22 G83 comp & 2024 X5 M60 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: On the run.... iTrader: (0)	Oh no, the transmission fault with reduced engine means a SCH! Just kidding as the S58 has the crank hub keyed unlike the S55. The error code should still be available despite the fault clearing. __________________ 2022 G83 PCD & 2024 G05 S68 PCD Retired:2021 F95 ZCP PCD,2018 F85 PCD,2018 F83 ZCP- ED/PCD, 2015 X5 50i PCD, 2015 435 vert ED, 2011 X3 PCD, 2011 335is vert ED/PCD, 2007 X3is PCD, 2007 335i vert PCD, 2004 328i vert PCD
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OneCleanBMW First Lieutenant 194 Rep 374 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Cold Town iTrader: (2)	Keep a note and have it looked at during the break in service. No point wasting time when that service is going to come soon anyway. It's all under warranty so whatever happens you're covered. FWIW, super cars show random errors often and it's almost always because they're started as soon as the driver sits in the car, instead of letting the electronic systems start first for 30 seconds. Congrats on the new car!
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