What Causes a Drivetrain Malfunction on BMWs?

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@kern417 7 ай бұрын

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@supremegt Жыл бұрын

Always dropping important info thanks Kev

@samuel0403 Жыл бұрын

Kern, the B58 MVP

@Abdul-lr5mg 6 ай бұрын

Well explained bro! 👏

@howdyimdan Жыл бұрын

So ive noticed on my car, if i hold down LC too long, this will happen. Its very frustrating for dig racing. any fix for this?

@CBRrron1 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! I just installed a VRSF catless downpipe and MHD stage 2 on my 19 X3m40i and had this issue come up 2 days later. Scared the crap out of me, turned it off and then back on and it was gone and ran like normal… now I’ll go read the codes and see what might have happened. Any advice is appreciated

@kern417 4 ай бұрын

if you send the codes we can continue digging

@TheAfterPein Жыл бұрын

Would you be interested in doing a comparison for diagnostic tools/apps such as Bimmer Link, Carly, or Foxwell NT510/NT530, etc.? Features, value, and if they're as effective as what you might need to know if you went to a dealership/indy shop just for codes to be read when it could be something you could fix at home? Don't know if you've published a video on that topic already like with the different tuning companies.

@kern417 Жыл бұрын

Yes possibly in the future

@cherylcamarillo3993 Жыл бұрын

Ended up being the server module, had to remove the manifold and start digging by the time that was done, diagnostics done numerous times, found the EMU and TSP had been fouled by the Server inside the motor, so it was an expensive fix. Wish it had been a diy tried everything, all systems would read ok but believe me a half second after hitting the excelerator it would creep along at approximately 4 miles an hour. I did everything from oil change to new spark plugs, nothing worked that was a dead giveaway it was more serious. One thing I would caution though, if you've tried everything from the diy standpoint take it to a reputable mechanic who works on BMWs, BMW has proprietary rights and they have to coordinate the reset on the vehicles computer.

@rupulamin3866 Жыл бұрын

How do I know it’s for that reason for my 2011 bmw 750li

@jackhere4594 9 ай бұрын

ok i kept gettin this with squeaky wastegate. now there is a new turbo installed. in which wastegate should not be squeaking but it is.;-( i cant understand why new turbo wastegate would squeak. i hav protool and esys, etc etc. after new turbo i still get drivetrain malfunction on idrive. but usually when gas and or battery is low. is this normal? car on idle will idle funny shaking somewhat sometimes.. all new plugs and coilpacks are new also.another code also says wategate sluggish. wen battery is full charge it seems to start and not idle funny. i cant understand why these things would happen on a low battery, what do u think

@leku7184 2 ай бұрын

Hello bro does transmission have effect on bmw drivetrain , becuse i have drivetrain problem , and my transmisiom doesnt work very well ,no good shifting

@CausingDread 11 ай бұрын

OBD Fusion figured out my problem. I’m glad it told me that my battery was dead but now I know that my alternator

@alexmlg8707 Ай бұрын

hi I’m running a careless downpipe on my Supra running a check engine light dunno if I should take it to the shop

@B58Meh 2 ай бұрын

Having this issue on a stage 2 ots bm3 map gen 1 b58, i wasn’t having this issue before xhp could this he related ? Am i just pushing my b58 past the fuel requirements ? Or could all this be coincidental as my hpfp or my lpfp is on its way out. Whenever im doing a hard pull drivetrain malfunction.

@rhext7715 2 ай бұрын

What codes pop up for you?

@cronziechaos2747 Жыл бұрын

This happened to me when i was doing some pulls against a hellcat. It scared the living shit out of me lol had the car about a week, also i was really low on gas which i think was the problem. Like u said i turned off the car turned it back on went to fill up and the car was completely fine after that

@orangetelevisionfilms8502 6 ай бұрын

I was just racing a hellcat and same thing

@FaderSkate 5 ай бұрын

Happened to me racing an Infiniti hella embracing LMFAO I was on my way to the gas station

@kiaivanbavishi3042 3 ай бұрын

Go to the nearest freeway after driving the car normally for 20-30 minutes. Push the car from 1800RPM to 3800 RPM for 10-15 minutes. The car is good to go 🚀

@nickmarsden8129 Жыл бұрын

I got a mixture too lean code randomly after starting my car a month ago. Ran some logs and the timing was perfect, AFRs looked good, no rail pressure crashes (target was = actual) so I cleared the code. Never came back and I’ve been keeping and eye on my logs every so often. Hopefully it was an one-off issue. I do have a flex fuel kit from bootmod3 and am running E-blends. Not sure if it was some random glitch that caused the sensor to throw an exception, causing the the code. I should be safe…right? Lol…

@kern417 Жыл бұрын

it could be, or maybe your o2 sensor freaked out for a second. just keep an eye on it.

@user-xb3nk6dx3g 9 ай бұрын

@@kern417what is the best scanner for BMWs ?

@kern417 9 ай бұрын

Bimmerlink or ISTA

@KevinSoupy 10 ай бұрын

Mine is just from the tune I just ignore it. I’m putting more boost so that’s why. I can turn it off but it cost me. My check engine isn’t on

@EnviousOG Жыл бұрын

Dirty vanos!!! Me an my brother in law changed his leaky rocker cover and gasket on m135i, after we finished we got this message. We kept thinking we'd missed a sensor or something, it turned out to be dirty vanos solenoids, sprayed with brake cleaner and good as new. Was just a massive coincidence in the end 😂

@kern417 Жыл бұрын

Yeah sometimes it can be something simple yet so hard to catch

@qkingcharles7138 Жыл бұрын

I HAV DRIVETRINAIN MALFUNCTION CQDE CF2915 ENGINE SPEED FROZEN SIGNAL??? ANY IDEA HQW I CAN FIX THIS!!! $$$$$

@franthomas4983 Жыл бұрын

I just picked up my 535i after my heater/defroster/blower were repaired. drove 8 miles no problem. drove 2 miles when drivetrain transmission malfunction light came on and car went limp and I could not anything to get it back on. Had to have towed. Did they do something wrong when repairing it to cause this

@kern417 Жыл бұрын

Definite possibility. Just depends on what the diagnostics show

@nurgohir440 Жыл бұрын

has happened a couple times on bad launches where ive spun out (xdrive)

@kern417 Жыл бұрын

yep can definitely cause it

@really_zo Ай бұрын

thank u sm

@bootzshooz 2 ай бұрын

@kern417 how about no codes?

@brucevo3039 Жыл бұрын

hey kern, i was wondering if you can help me with a fuel pump problem. I followed your guide for a B58TU pump install on my 2018 M240. And when i installed the pump the car wont start. When i put back the old pump the car starts fine. Am i suppose to configure the ECU?

@kern417 Жыл бұрын

it does not need any custom settings. double check your work, make sure it's fully plugged in. you can also scan for codes after the car fails to start to see what's wrong.

@nicholasanc Жыл бұрын

You say to scan for codes, or if no codes are present there may be a tool that reads the log of what occurred. Which tool is this? Where do I buy it. Thanks

@kern417 Жыл бұрын

Most people use their tuning software.

@pranaverse222 3 ай бұрын

I just changed my turbo and I'm getting no boost and code 120408 and it's building no boost check engine and drive train malfunction

@grein545 Жыл бұрын

Had limp mode on a b48 and it was also a fuelling issue

@randyspade1319 Жыл бұрын

What fixed it ?

@grein545 Жыл бұрын

@@randyspade1319 fuel pump electronics got replaced.

@randyspade1319 Жыл бұрын

Ok thanks I’m having issue on my b58 after tuned it. I had fueling issue codes but also have battery malfunction warning.

@nazeermohamed-gm8bw Жыл бұрын

Hi there I have a bmw m240i b58 2017 model whenever my car riches quarter it jerks and gives a drivetrain malfunction...car then has a rough I and reduced power .Once I top up fue it goes away...any ideas

@kern417 Жыл бұрын

Scan for codes

@Rzn8958 3 күн бұрын

I like these cars.

@essakaram7387 Жыл бұрын

Hey I have b58 21 supra and i got the drivetrain malfunction: no roadside assistance needed you can continue driving message and the power was reduced. My car has an intake chqrgepipe exhaust with stock downpipe and tune. Is there something that i should be worried about. I turned off the car and turned it back on and it disappeared

@randyspade1319 Жыл бұрын

Did u ever get this fixed I have Same issue. Except I have a battery malfunction. Only happens when I floor it from start. Pedal all the way down

@donhill591 2 ай бұрын

i ran my 328i low on gas but it say i have 49 miles to go, but drive train light came on and it start sputtering do you thank that the gas was to low now it would crank up and cut off like there is no gas i have not put gas in it yet, do i need to take it to a shop

@mellon2k343 Ай бұрын

Did you end up taking it to the shop?

@dubsrevo 6 ай бұрын

My stock 2020 Supra goes into limp mode (no warning or malfunction lights) when I'm flooring it in 4th and once I shift 5th power drops out to about 60%. Any ideas?

@kern417 6 ай бұрын

Like I said, could be anything. Scan for codes.

@luiscamacho9719 6 ай бұрын

Fuel pressure sensor on my BMW 550xi 2013 (Low pressure)

@jennifermcbroom-zj1kf 7 ай бұрын

Hi I have a 2013 BMW 328I X Drive. And I notice when I push on the gas to excekerate or at high speeds and also happens along in Sport Mode, or when I run out of gas it will indicate " Drive Train Malfunction " . And my car seems to run rough . I went to Auto Zone and it said it could be a variety of things, but also said it was running lean. My check rnfmgine light also is on. What can I do to pinpoint the problem that us causing this?

@kern417 7 ай бұрын

like the video says, scan for codes and go from there. use a tool like bimmerlink that can give you the more detailed 6-digit bmw code.

@Lexingtonthe3rd 7 ай бұрын

Found out my malfunction was caused by the spark plug module and the computer(ecu) guess it got wet but does that cause lost of power and shaking when in limp mode ?

@LawrencePham-uk9ko 18 күн бұрын

i have the same issue did you ever get this solved?

@Lexingtonthe3rd 18 күн бұрын

@@LawrencePham-uk9ko yea I did was just the spark plug

@Lexingtonthe3rd 18 күн бұрын

@@LawrencePham-uk9ko I suggest trynna change that first before taking it to a shop because they charged me a lot

@cezz9639 10 ай бұрын

Hey kern I wanted your opinion on this. I scanned for codes and got 11B018, 11A002, 11A030, 11A401, 21A26, and 11B401. They have have fuel pump written on it, could the fuel pump be bad and need to be replaced? I started the car and Rpm’s were jumping like crazy, car started shaking and then drivetrain malfunction popped up.

@kern417 10 ай бұрын

Sounds like the in tank fuel pump or ekp is on its way out

@cezz9639 10 ай бұрын

@@kern417 do you have any videos on both of those things?

@kern417 10 ай бұрын

I made a lpfp diy. Not ekp

@Joshua-xv1vb Жыл бұрын

ive had this happen twice whenever i unplug my battery, however i also got other codes that were the same as the codes i saw when my car was being flashed by MHD, both times i just reflashed my mhd tune and it all goes away

@Joshua-xv1vb Жыл бұрын

i figured it was not anything serious as it was as soon as i connect my battery again and started the car, i assume the unplugging of the battery messes with my tune, as it throws the same codes that the tune does before its flashing, so i just always have my mhd wifi adapter ready everytime i disconncet the battery just to be safe.

@kern417 Жыл бұрын

It shouldn't affect the tune. Scan for codes to see what they say

@CACar_Nation Ай бұрын

How do I reflash

@randyspade1319 Жыл бұрын

Hoping you can give some Insight. Recently had my m340 tuned and now when I open throttle from 0 I get drivetrain malfunction n go into limp mode. Off n on fixes it temporarily but comes back. Some ppl are saying wheel spin I don’t think so. I think was custom tuned too aggressive. I took it back to tuner they took a few psi’s off. He drove it said it didn’t come up for him. I got the car back and of course did it for me. What do u think issue could be ? In the codes there was something with the fuel code. Was thinking needed to add hpfp to keep the power but nothing for my car that I can find. Do you think it’s still tuned too aggressive ?

@kern417 Жыл бұрын

Like the video says, scan for codes and go from there

@boarders5 Жыл бұрын

Anyone have any issues with their JB+/jb4 giving the car a drivetrain Mal. But once removed the vehicle works fine?

@JiiNxMusic Жыл бұрын

Yeah that happened to me on my 550 N63TU

@Zero_X_Garage 9 ай бұрын

I dont know if you can help me but i would appreciate any advice or ideas of what i can do. I have a 340i 6mt i just installed a wotbox for the 2 step but when the engine hits the 2 step the car dies and i get a drivetrain malfunction the code is 152008 ignition, supply voltage. I confirmed with n2mb i installed it correctly. Any idea of how i can fix this ? Could this be tuned out or something?

@kern417 9 ай бұрын

Sounds like the car doesn't like it. Remove it

@Zero_X_Garage 9 ай бұрын

@kern417 yeah, my tuner said the same thing. I took it out today everything is back to normal now. Thank you for the reply !!

@Lexingtonthe3rd 8 ай бұрын

I know this is late but I was wondering if you would be able to respond my 2014 bmw 528i went into drivetrain malfunction and would start to shake when I would accelerate also I was pushing on the gas and had no power I was close to home and was able to park it but but after that my car doesn’t want to start and says drive train malfunction

@kern417 8 ай бұрын

Then you should follow the steps described in the video

@Lexingtonthe3rd 8 ай бұрын

@@kern417 thank you I had took it to a shop but there having issues running a diagnostic been like 2 days already

@ReallyFU Жыл бұрын

I got rear ended and car went to limp mode turned it off then back on then good but cars in shop now gonna see what they when they take the bumper off🤦🏽‍♂️

@Quxesss 4 ай бұрын

this message came up today when I tried tuning the bmw in stage 1, I tried it and didn’t work, then the message came up and it won’t start the engine at all… idk what to do

@mobuckz9 3 ай бұрын

bro same thing just happened to me went stage 1 MHD and car died midway thru the flash and now is the DT malfunction and won’t turn on

@T0rmentedClan 10 ай бұрын

Coming from the MQB community, this sounds like the BMW equivalent of the EPC light. Is that somewhat correct?

@kern417 10 ай бұрын

Not really. It's just their version on limp mode related to engine issues. Usually paired with one or more disabled cylinders to protect the engine. You can get a check engine light without a drivetrain warning

@cameronrussell9362 Жыл бұрын

Over 500whp and hitting redline sideways in second then hard shifting into 3rd makes my trans give me driveline malfunction daily.

@kern417 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like it works 😊

@onekind1554 Жыл бұрын

I can second this lmao. I'm only on bm3 stage 1 93 but when I'm hitting 360s it does this often enough but I think its understandable bc we are full sending the car making it do something it wasn't intended to do. drifting in general is usually pretty hard on any cars components not to say there isn't a way to fix the code from popping up though. Now that I know you can scan it at a dealership I am interested to see what exactly the car thinks is wrong.

@whateverrrrrr123 Жыл бұрын

my problem is its intermittent even ISTA cant detect

@the_batmobile0.4 Жыл бұрын

Surprised no mention of too much wheel spinning, any time I launch and have too much wheel spin it'll give me drive strain malfunction and kick me out of sport+, then goes away after like 3 minutes of driving around

@kern417 Жыл бұрын

There are 1000s of things that can cause a drivetrain malfunction

@Chino-ch1yj Жыл бұрын

how ypu feel about the b58 vs s55

@kern417 Жыл бұрын

b58 on top

@Moe-he5mz 11 ай бұрын

I got a bmw m5 f90 2018. It drives fine. As soon i floor it, it goes into limp mode/drivetrain malfunction. I realised the expansion tank is leaking which is a common fault. Got it changed. Drove it again and floored it and came up again. Scanned it and I got a 120408 code. Any idea what it can be?

@kern417 11 ай бұрын

That's just a limp mode code. There should be other codes. Or run a log

@Moe-he5mz 11 ай бұрын

@kern417 i saw cylinder 6 misfire. Maybe the leaking coolant has damaged the spark plugs and even the coil

@kern417 11 ай бұрын

Could be anything. Try switching them to different cylinders to see if the codes move

@Moe-he5mz 11 ай бұрын

@kern417 i found out what is it. Expansion tank leak has damaged coil packs from 5 to 8. So need to change that with spark plugs. Plus it manage to mess up rocker cover gasket so had to get that changed. Now the car drives perfectly fine. This was all because of the expansion tank leaking and not chnaging it on time

@kern417 11 ай бұрын

That sucks but I'm glad you figured it out.

@raeburnfairweather8045 Жыл бұрын

I got a drivetrain’s malfunction, it turned off my car and i turned it back on and went it away and a next time it put me a in a limp mode and engine light doesnt even show on dashboard can u help whats da problem the car run drives good judt a lil boost or turbo is not there can u please get back to me

@kern417 Жыл бұрын

Follow the instructions in the video

@raeburnfairweather8045 Жыл бұрын

@@kern417 so u telling me , something probably plugged out , or wastegate, cause i do lose more gas then im supposed to jm guess cause im trying to use more power

@speed_-sr6cf Жыл бұрын

Messaged Kevin about this 2 weeks ago lol

@kern417 Жыл бұрын

Not just you 😅

@cherylcamarillo3993 Жыл бұрын

Had an oil change and had the the brake fluid topped, all scans were perfect, the car started and the screen stated all systems ok. Then suddenly on the way home the drivetrain message showed up and it went into limp mode. Recommendations please.

@kern417 Жыл бұрын

like the video says. scan for codes. a drivetrain malfuntion doesn't tell you anything other then a problem exists.

@CausingDread 11 ай бұрын

OBD Fusion figured out my problem. I’m glad it told me that my battery was dead but now I know that my alternator

@erios00 11 ай бұрын

I get the Drive Train Malfunction on my X5 and was told there could be an easy fix as BMW is saying $7500!!! It goes away too...what can I do???

@kern417 11 ай бұрын

Do what I said in the video.

@stipaul1275 10 ай бұрын

My m340i has around 42k miles and i noticed it was wastegate sluggish, wastegate stop start position not found. Went outside checked under the hood and wastegate arm is open. So im guessing wastegate actuator? any help from anyone or opinion would be nice please comment what else i should check for.

@kern417 10 ай бұрын

Pull the intake and inspect it