BMW DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION 95% FIX EVERYTIME!! | AND CAUSE!!! 

Hey boss I how u you doing so I was driving my 328 i on eco pro mode and drivetrain came up on my screen but no check engine then I parked up turned of car back to D drive normal and went away never came back you think I should be worried ??

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@@mrchasedabag8957 that just means that the misfire isn't bad but it's going to get bad. Whenever you can turn the car off and turn it back on and it resets that means something is wrong don't let if fool you. If you haven't changed the plugs and the coils in a while definitely do so and that should fix the problem.

@@AutoLust I just got the car from the dealer not even 5’months with it yet

@@mrchasedabag8957 how many miles are on it? Because it can have the same plugs and coils that it came from the factory with

Thanks brother. I really appreciate that 💯 come by the house when you have time. Love king and thanks for supporting me 💪🏾 and you will always have my support as well 💯👑

You know I already know that brother.. I’ll see you soon Love 💯

Your not alone i get really nervous when it appears on my m5 since things pricey on that thing

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Thanks you and thanks for supporting the channel. I really appreciate it. If you have any questions DM me on Instagram @autolust_86.

Mines too I just got the car & already got it in the shop for a drivetrain malfunction 😂

Thank you! and thanks for supporting the channel. I really appreciate it 🏎️💨

With my 2013 328i I'm getting no code errors even with DTMF warning and CE light on, my uncle and cousin both BMW Techs looked at it, said High Pressure Fuel Pump possible cause, timing chain looked good, thankfully the SULEV warranty can cover that, just need to find a stealership that would do it

How much did they charge you? They’re telling me 2300 for the set

the F30 series is a total POS! It failed many times more i finally got tired it would not turn on anymore and sold it as is in exchange for a 13 Civic SI. If you fix it sell it ASAP bruh. Used to be BMWs would run even with check engine error codes. Now they make the car shut down due to almost any failure? total crap. @@TakisWRLD

@@rokombolo24 I have a g30 5 series and this sign just came on and It’s a 2019 with only 57k miles. There’s no fucking reason for me to get a 3k bill from bmw

How much did it cost

Thank you for supporting the channel! I'm happy you found this video helpful 👨🏾‍🚀🚀🌌

@@wesleyevans8368 I'm a Toyota fan as well, but Toyota is having problems with their turbocharged engine right now and recalled almost every one of them so this comment really didn't age well instantly. Also, many people with BMW's choose the wrong/worst platform and then don't use common sense like changing their oil every 10,000 plus miles and not keeping up with maintenance. Thinking because it's a European luxury car that it will take care of itself. Also, Toyota uses the BMW Z4 chassis and B58 engine in its new Supra which is their most popular car since the Toyota Camry, that can also go towards your comment about Toyota that's not going to age well. To conclude, no matter what car manufacturer you choose to buy a car from, every one of them has stains on their reputation and have had problems throughout the years directly from the factory. It's up to the consumer to use common sense and learn the way that cars work to make them last and extend reliability.

Drivetrain malfunction can come from a multitude of things this is true, but more than most of the time (outside of your own personal vehicle that you're having problems with) it will be one of the things I mentioned. Thank you for your engagement on the channel.

@@AutoLust Well, I understand my comment may sound subjectively, however due to me encountering this error I have browsed through many forums and discussions on that particular error, and there were various results. Still, big kudos for sharing this one, as it is a potentional option and may save a lot of time for ppl. Good video overal.

@@MetalowyGaming Thank you very much and I really appreciate your support for the channel.

I've 2011 535i xdrive, got drivetrain malfunction when driving, diagnosed the car , problem was low pressure fuel pump.

@@oybekrakhimov936 This video was made for the "most common" DTM problems. Meaning 90% of the time when you get a DTM message "not" a special one off case with a personal BMW. I am sure your fuel pump caused a DTM, But a pump DTM is about 1 in 500 or more (500 people will have coil/plug problem before 1 has pump problem) when it comes to DTM plugs and coils will always be king of BMW DTM. Thank you for supporting the channel.

Thank king 💯 thats new news to me. I'm happy to get that info. Thanks for supporting the channel.

A year?? Jesus Christ

You managed to still drive it for a whole year? What!?

Anytime. If you ever need any help hit me up on IG. Thanks for supporting the channel 💯

@@AutoLust Are you in the Detroit area so you can fix mine?

@@TheeJackieBanks I'm in the central Florida area

@@AutoLust How much does something like this normally cost?

@@TheeJackieBanks I will buy the parts from FCP Euro to get the lifetime warranty, but it depends on your engine whether you have a straight six or a 4 cylinder. Usually tune-ups aren't very expensive if you buy your own parts and they're very easy to do. I don't know what someone would charge around your area but my mechanic charges about $150 if I bring my own parts.

Man I'm sorry to hear that. At least it wasn't the ECU or a fuel injector. The purple M6 on my channel had to get a injector replaced and coded and it was $2,700 parts and labor from the dealer.

I have the same problem, did you figured this out? I've changed rail pressure sensor, error still occurs but only in random situations when I accelerate. Somethimes after 100km somethimes after 50km. I dont understand why it does that.

Thanks for thet info. I really appreciate it and thank you for supporting the channel!🏎️💨

I'm extremely happy I could help! Thank you so much for supporting the channel!

I have a 435i rear wheel drive 2014 with this error you think if I change my coils and sparks I’ll be ok

@@seizetheblock7824 I'm no mechanic

@seizetheblock7824 good luck. Get a diag and estimate

Knocked a coil or more than 1 loose? Check to ensure they are all the way in and secure

Thanks for supporting the channel family. I'm happy this video was able to ease your mind. Sometimes when the plugs and coils go bad it causes extreme hesitation in the car doesn't want to move so that could very well be your problem. Let me know how things work out and thank you again for supporting the channel.

@@AutoLust Yes I will definitely let you know and thank you again I truly do appreciate it

@@AutoLust I have not went to the shop as of yet, but someone stopped by yesterday and said that it might be the cam shaft, what are your thoughts? It will not start at all now. I let it sit for two days.

@@ceceliaviel3738 I don't think it's the camshafts at all maybe he meant the camshaft sensor, but if it won't start at all now I don't think it's the plugs or coils either it could very well be a sensor.

@@AutoLust Thanks again I just like to know what people are talking about when I’m talking to them about my car. And I am learning a lot of new words now. Thanks again

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Same here my 328i F30 runs good, but when I put it into sport mode and push it, that sign come on, I’m going to swap out the spark plugs and ignition coils

Did it end up being the spark plugs??? @wigos @james

Thanks for supporting the channel! If you are referring to the "trans fail safe" this link should be able to get you started. www.youcanic.com/bnw-transmission-failsafe-prog-mode/

Thanks for supporting the channel family. I hope this and other videos on the channel are able to help.

There's no such thing as a dumb question when it comes to a BMW DTM, but you will have to use a scanner to find out which cylinder the misfire is located in then you change the plug and the coil out of that cylinder into two different ones one cylinder has the plug out of the bad one and one cylinder has the coil out of the bad one and see if the misfire follows the coil or the plug whichever one the misfire follows change all of those, but I usually change the cause and plugs at the same time anyways especially if they haven't been changed since you've bought the car

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Thank you for being a loyal subscriber! I truly appreciate it 💯 you should use a little bit of dielectric grease when installing the coils but make sure you only use a little bit around the ceramic part of the spark plug so they slip on and slip off easy, but since they're already stuck try driving the car around until it heats up for the rubber to soften and then try pulling them off while it's still hot just be careful. I would recommend my mechanic since you're not far but he has covid. PSI Orlando and Euro charge Orlando are great shops that are very highly knowledgeable. They both do the same quality work just go with the one with the cheapest price. If you need any more help don't hesitate to DM me on Instagram. Thank you again for being long time supporting subscriber.

@@AutoLustsince is saturdayand most of th shops are closed, I'll drive around to see if it helps... but most definitely I will check with those shops. Thanks for that!!!...BTW I bought the coils an sparks thru your FCP link!!!

@@belgy8121 lifetime warranty 🎉. They should pop right off once they heat up and try to use a socket extension to go between the hole in the coil clip instead of using your finger it will be a lot easier and less painful.

@@AutoLust its pops right out as you said...many thanks!! Keep is posted on your track days.

Hi guys! My X6M is having rough cold start and Idling together with a check engine light during start up. Any idea what it is? Thanks in advance

I used icarsoft bmm 2 code reader. It's a great low budget code reader that reads true BMW codes

@@AutoLust Nice! - i picked up ''icar pro by Vgate'' from ebay - I'm hoping and praying its a Spark coil as i just changed all 4 sparks and still get the intermittant DRIVE TRAIN error (albeit can still drive the car). Ill keep y'all posted!

@@mra8035 Did you end up finding the problem?

Yes - Changed the Aux battery with a new one from BMW - and thats done the trick (for the timebeing) - need to change the alternator at some point as that error is still showing on my scan and garage scan. Rubbish Cars though in my opinion!

make sure all the coils are plugged in and pushed down correctly. Plugs and coils are the "most common" fix for drivetrain malfunction, but it could be other things as well. If any codes pop up put them in this website to see what they mean and help to fix them bmwfault.codes/

Thanks!

@@christophergaston1846 Thanks for supporting the channel!

That's a simple sign of bad coils or plugs. I had the same problem with my X5 as well and it would throw a DTM code whenever I will get heavy on the gas but when I drive normally the car will be fine I switched out the calls and the plugs and never had the problem again. You should start there especially if they've never been changed since you got the car then 9 times out of 10 those are the original coils and plugs in the engine and our past due time for change

@@AutoLust Thanks for the quick reply I appreciate it fr! I'm definitely gonna start there bro much love. I'll get back at you 💪

@@AutoLust I also did some looking online and it seems like it can be the fuel pump also if I'm not mistaken? The car has 80k miles so I can agree with you about the coils/plugs possibly being the original ones like you said before

@@YTKushSmoke I had a 2015 328i and I never had any fuel pump problems so hopefully it's not that, but definitely check the coils in the plugs.

@@AutoLust The plug coils or coils & plugs? Mybad just tryna get things clear so I don't be telling my mechanic some other shit

Thanks fam. Here is the video with the Link in the description. Thanks for supporting the channel! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-y3eXI_ZmKQc.html

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@@AutoLust I test drove an F10 M5 earlier today and during the drive this code came up. Disappointed!! I think I'm going to go with an E39. Simpler, less fiddly, and I actually prefer the E39 interior.

Check to make sure the plug that connects to each coil pack is pushed in and the clip is snapped down correctly if it's loose even a little bit it will/can throw a drivetrain malfunction.

@@AutoLust cool thanks for the quick reply a while back I did a oil change on my car and found that I accidentally moved something and it wasn’t connected properly and that took a code off as well

@@views5663 No problem. That could very well be the case as well. Try both and message me on IG if that doesn't work.

Honestly if you just drove off the lot and it's doing that I would definitely take it back and get it checked out immediately before any type of return window is over because it could be anything, but bad gas could cause a misfire problem to trigger a drivetrain malfunction.

Sounds like you might have a clogged injector. What car is it?

The same happened to me, I have an automatic 2011 328i I was in a little ramp parking and I was backing up and then when I put it in D it didn’t shift, If took my foot off the break the car rolled back, I had to turn it off and back on twice for it to go forward, how did you solve it?

I've never owned a diesel BMW so I don't know a lot about them, But if you have a code reader the can read BMW codes (not the generic P codes) then this website will help you a lot. Thanks for supporting the channel! bmwfault.codes/

Diesel BMWs aren’t good to own everybody in the bmw community knows this 😂

Thank you thanks for supporting the channel!

You need to use real BMW code reading software. Like "Carly" for BMW or ISTA software. Once the car throws a drivetrain malfunction it's a code in the computer even if it's not a light on. The engine light just means that the problem is severe at this moment.

Thanks for supporting the channel fam. Getting a tune on your car will expose any weak link that the car had prior. If you haven't done a tune-up in a while I would look towards that first. Spark plugs then coils, because a tune wears on the ignition items twice as fast.

Try this video it shows you how to reset the transmission and it works for a lot of people make sure you follow the video extremely close and do everything in order correctly the same way he says in the video. Here's the link and thank you for supporting the channel ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-w5Qi5yPf_mA.html

Definitely. Check your DM on IG.

I have a 2014 750i xdrive also and got this yesterday. It went away on restart and traveling home it shut off. Now it won't restart. Just a single click. Could that cause this?

You have to find the newest index number that fits your car I'm thinking index 12 injectors, but to be sure contact your dealership and ask them what's the newest version of injectors for your car or go to FCPeuro.com put in your car information and search for injectors and they will have the newest version

Thanks for supporting the channel fam but I'm not familiar with the diesel BMWs because the combustion/ignition system is totally different from the gas version.

That's what I did today for my '11 535i xdrive. My battery was (according to the dealer) not firing enough voltage consistently to several modules. I did it So I guess We'll see.

@@stratboy1000hey there! Did it fix it?

Thanks for supporting the channel and you can try putting your code in this BMW code search bmwfault.codes/

Sounds like the new alternator was bad or not installed correctly.

I would take the car for a good run high revs far away from the people who told you that. Try plugs and coils first. It's best to buy some type of real BMW code reader like "Carly" for BMW. That way you can get REAL BMW codes not generic codes. Then you can enter the real codes into this website bmwfault.codes/ Or find a REAL shop with BMW level software or at the least ISTA D or ISTA plus software.

Thanks for supporting the channel. Usually when it's an intermittent fault and the error code disappears when the car is restarted, that's a good indication that you may need a tune-up plugs and coils. Especially if they haven't been done in a while. If a error code ever popped up, believe me it's one in the system. It's just a software You're using can't pick it up. When you do get the fault code, put it in this website. It will help you find out what it is and give you a service plan to fix it bmwfault.codes/

Given the backfire, fuel clearly went through the injector. It just didn’t combust… hopefully a plug or coil 😁

I was coming downhill and had just let off the gas. Usually backfires slightly anyways but it was like a stage 3 catless backfire, toast your cats backfire 😂

Yes of course. It should work for any BMW. Thanks for supporting the channel.

Dealing with this problem rn Same car and everything what was your issue with the drivetrain malfunction @jenmcasshat07

Thank you for supporting the channel. Sorry but I don't understand your question. So you change the spark plugs and then got a drivetrain malfunction or did you have one before you change the spark plugs?

@@AutoLust there was no drivetrain malfunction before I changed the plugs

@@carlwheeler2805 check to make sure you bought the correct plugs first and then check to make sure that the coil is pushed down all the way on top of the plug and that the harness for the coil is snapped in all the way you will hear it click when it snaps in.

@@AutoLust okay I’ll give it a try

@@carlwheeler2805 let me know if that doesn't work.

Thanks for supporting the channel fam, but I don't have much info on the diesels. Hopefully someone in the comments can help you. If not I suggest going to a BMW certified shop(with high Google ratings) and have them print out what's wrong and then you can fix it yourself. Sorry I couldn't help more but I've never owned a BMW diesel.

@@AutoLust Thank you for sharing this day. No one share the solution to the problem

sounds like the coils or plugs are going bad. when they first start to go bad they will not cause a drivetrain malfunction., but it will buck and skip under power.

@@AutoLust ahhhh thats kinda what I felt at times and now my car threw that code

Find out what cylinder is misfiring and swap the plug into a different cylinder and if the misfire follows that plug then it's the plugs but if the misfire stays then it should be the coil

sounds like its a bad DME or the new DME was not programed correctly after installation.

@@AutoLust what would you suggest? to have it scanned again?

@@akatuksta If the DME was not properly coded to the car then it will not work correctly. Makes sure whoever installed the DME has the correct software to code the new DME to work in the car. Usually only the dealership or and authorized BMW repair shop has the correct software to code the DME to work once its installed

FCP Euro website has the parts with lifetime warranty

99% of the time it will come back, but there's a very very small chance It was just a glitch as any computer is not perfect.

@@AutoLust Dang ! Well it’s been two days. Should I be scared?

@@Dashikardashian All depends on what the code was. You can use this website if you have a code reader that's capable of reading true BMW codes, but it won't work with the generic code readers bmwfault.codes/

That's a very weird fault. I never heard of that one before. Take it to a European independent shop and have them read the code. If you're still able to drive moderately then it shouldn't be a big problem.

@@AutoLust thanks!