[Brisbane M5]

I was reversing out of my garage today and received a malfunction notification on the idrive screen accompanied by the yellow cog.

The malfunction was:-

Transm. malfunction
Limited gear selections possible.
Continued driving is possible.
Drive moderately.
Have the system checked.

I will ring BMW first thing this morning to get them to have a look at it.

Given that it's Friday and the car is not already booked in I am guessing that I am going to have to wait until next week sometime. Wish me luck!

 

[tgearman]

You've been wished! Keep us posted.

 

[Brisbane M5]

^^ Haha - thanks mate.

The car is booked in to the dealer (Westside BMW) on Monday morning.

I will keep the thread updated when I know more.

 

[NavM]

Keep us posted. I had the same fault and the stealer replaced the clutch position sensor. So far so good.

 

[Brisbane M5]

^^ That's good to know.

The car only has 36,000km (not miles - 22,500mi) so I don't expect it to be anything too drastic. In any event it is under warranty for the next 18 months.

 

[Brisbane M5]

Well the M5 is in being diagnosed as I type.

The dealership gave me a brand new 730d as a loaner. Not bad torque but no power.

 

[Brisbane M5]

Well got the car back.

Nothing too interesting.

They checked and cleaned a few sensors but nothing really untoward.

I was told to just drive it and see if the problem recurs. If it does the sensors are to be replaced.

 

[imycool]

Have you had any problems since ? I got a yellow cog warning when driving the car round the corner to work. Turned the car off and then back on immediately and the warning was gone. Been a week now and the car has been driving really smoothly.

 

[Brisbane M5]

No further issues so far.