Transmission Malfunction!

kyle3481 · 21st June 2008, 07:51

Hi guys
just got my 2006 M5 with 13500 miles on it. first 2 days of driving was totally fine. today when i was driving at about 20 mph, suddenly the
RED COG sigh showed and indicating the transmission malfunction!!
the car can not be driven because it will not find the gears, i put in D and it revs to like 3500 rpm and then suddenly the car shoots out....its scary..
so i called the bmw assist and have it towed to dealership...
anyone has experienced the transmission failure???? i mean..it should not happen on 100k car.....i am really pissed off...my 100k lexus never had a transmission problem, ever!
do you guys know how long will take the bmw to fix the transmission malfunction?? by the way my engine is running fine...knock on wood) it will not go wrong...
will they replace the transmission and will i have to pay for it????

bodaddy · 21st June 2008, 09:09

There's a 100k Lexus? Unfortunately its a common thing on early build date M5s.

kyle3481 · 21st June 2008, 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodaddy

There's a 100k Lexus? Unfortunately its a common thing on early build date M5s.

i mean my 100k miles lexus!
i thought even the 2007 m5 has that problem too.
you think after it gets fixed, it will be fine??

EM_5 · 21st June 2008, 10:48

From what I've read, they'll cover under warranty with either the SMG hydraulic pump or even a complete tranny. You *should* be a-ok after they fix it. Search for "Red Cog" and you'll find many threads on this subject. Bodaddy is right. Early build date M5's have this 'bug'

While she's in the shop, have the dealer perform all the necessary Progman updates and TIS (Techinical Service Bullitin) work on it, such as the vanos recall and other stuff. You should be ok. Good luck.

kyle3481 · 21st June 2008, 11:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by EM_5

From what I've read, they'll cover under warranty with either the SMG hydraulic pump or even a complete tranny. You *should* be a-ok after they fix it. Search for "Red Cog" and you'll find many threads on this subject. Bodaddy is right. Early build date M5's have this 'bug'

While she's in the shop, have the dealer perform all the necessary Progman updates and TIS (Techinical Service Bullitin) work on it, such as the vanos recall and other stuff. You should be ok. Good luck.

yea i hope after dealer replace some parts, my car will be fine..
by the way the car is at new century now.
are they good dealer??

EM_5 · 21st June 2008, 11:09

New Century in Alhambra CA? If so, yes, they are a decent dealership. Aren't you located in SD?

Anyhow, if this is your first time there and you have a choice in Service Advisors, PM me who you have and I'll tell you about him. (I've had experience directly and indirectly with like 6 of the SA's there).

IndyredNJ · 21st June 2008, 13:11

The RED COG... Danger Will Robinson Danger Will Robinson. Bro the first time I got the Red Cog I wanted to kill someone. It should be all under warranty, don't let them give you the its a M thing and its not covered.

Ashok Arora · 21st June 2008, 17:33

God help those who buy these cars without a warranty!!

bodaddy · 21st June 2008, 20:40

Yeah Kyle like others have said, you should be fine once they fix it up.

kyle3481 · 22nd June 2008, 03:09

hey guys thanks for the support, when i got the red cog and the car seems like it would not go into any gear and it was like choking or running out of gas cuz it suddenly went into gear and shoots forward...strange..

by the way the car is at new century and i believe Tim West is the SA who is taking care of my car and the issue.....god...i hope the car will be okay.....