03-13-2018, 11:08 AM | #1 |
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F80 Drivetrain Malfunction Error
Started the car this morning and was surprised to see this service message. The car was completely useless (loss of power) and had to get it towed to the dealer. Let's see what they find.
UPDATE: Found some chewed wires and think it is vermin damage to the 2 main wire harnesses. I called my auto insurance and filed a claim which was processed and approved extremely fast (less than 24hrs). The worst part is that they have to special order from Germany and said it could take up to two weeks to receive the parts and another 2 days to install. At least it gives me time to figure out this rat problem and get an exterminators out here. I haven't seen obvious signs of an issue but now I will be doing a full sweep this weekend. I hope this is the issue and not something else. Last edited by lifebeatson; 03-17-2018 at 06:21 PM.. Reason: Update |
03-13-2018, 12:53 PM | #2 |
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You got both of these at the same time?
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03-13-2018, 01:41 PM | #5 |
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Are you running a tune or stock? I've seen the same error message a few times when I was pushing the car hard for a full E85 back-end flash testing. The car would drive slower than usual, but everything goes back to normal after powering the engine off and on.
I ended up changing the spark plugs to NGK 97506 (gapped at .020") and the issue never came back. |
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03-13-2018, 04:47 PM | #9 |
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Good to know. I'm starting to get a little aggravated being that I dropped my car off at 7am today and have yet to hear back from the service advisor. Going on 3pm right now. Santa Monica bmw is a joke!
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03-13-2018, 07:15 PM | #15 | |
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Like rr006rbc said, be glad you're getting a free battery replacement under warranty. Any progress is better than no progress at this point. |
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Let's see what tomorrow brings. |
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03-13-2018, 07:24 PM | #17 | |
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Either way, you should ask to speak to the Service Manager to put your car on a higher priority. Best of luck! |
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03-13-2018, 07:42 PM | #19 | |
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Either way, for a serious issue, I don't think a 9 hour turnaround time is that bad.
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03-13-2018, 07:59 PM | #21 |
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Fair enough - I think the loaner part would piss me off the most if promised. I don't want them rushing my car and I appreciate they keep people in line, but if you are stuck at home with no ride... well then...
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03-14-2018, 09:34 AM | #22 |
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Trade it for the 18’ M3
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