BMW Drivetrain Malfunction error 5 series 520d M Sport fix and solve M5 M6

[@BLackPEsa777]

Had th3 same thing last month for my 2011 GT535i. Replaced all sparkplugs and the issue was fixed....

[@abdulkhan-oz9cw]

Do not ignore that sign I did this many times as I drive fast normally that limp mode comes up when you full floor it , unfortunately due to my carelessness I presumed it was something small possibly to do with dpf getting blocked a week or two later the engine skipped a few beats as timeing slipped so that a expensive job now , doesn’t mean it’ll be the same for everyone but it’s best to check it out before it gets more serious

[@KV89-b3c]

I got a new chain and the error still persist when i floor it on hotter days

[@biggur5]

Drive train error could be a multitude of things. I got it just a couple of .months after I spent $$€€££££ fixing timing chain issues. I hadn't drove it for the past few months. Only numorous short cold journeys. Drive train error popped up and then soon later limp mode. Anyway so I took matters in my own hands. Sprayed egr cleaner and put dpf regeneration fluid into the tank and took it for a long drive in manual and kept it in a low gear and cleared the codes. After a nice long drive with the engine revs high the car has been fine ever since which has been a year now. I initially thought drive train error meant timing chain but after alot of searching on the internet alot of people said it could also be EGR and/or DPF issues I knew my timing chain was sound after I had it replaced because engine was running sweet as a nut. Touch wood , the error hasn't returned. Since lockdown I haven't been driving as much, only short journeys and as its diesel I make sure I take her for a good run at least weekly

[@tonio7112]

Mine is doing this now, going to try your method.. did the code come back ?

[@biggur5]

@@tonio7112 no didnt come back. It solved it. Because its diesel too many cold short journeys is no good. If you do alot of short journeys then once a week take it for a long drive in a lower gear. (At the moment my car is at the mechanics because my high pressure fuel pump packed up.. which in turn has apparantly sent metal filings into the injectors so I'm having that done! I dont wish that on anyone! Soooooo expensive! My problem I think was I hadn't changed the fuel filter for a very long time!!)

[@ViceVersace]

Half of the guys asking for help can’t even talk English, that sums you guys up.

[@Jekstapo]

Very useful suggestion- worked perfectly for me. Don’t mind the haters

[@kadzofficial5390]

Thank you ❤️🙏

[@ricardoalexander1982]

Hi Kadz i had a similar massage on my car and it worked, im planning on doing the check next business day

[@cristianbataturescu5695]

In your case, what was the problem with the Drivetrain error ??

[@MikeBrown-yx1eb]

Just had come up on my 2014 Bmw 750i M Sport.The problem was the fuel pump in gas tank.There is a filter bag on the pump that’s gets clogged.Your welcome

[@murkthem]

How do you clean it?

[@remziaydogdu5370]

You won’t be able to see in there drivetrain multi faction, error you better drive to see if it’s come up when you accelerate

[@Trump-The-GREATEST]

The fix if you get Multi Misfires: old worn-out spark plugs! Replace them with OEM Bosh spark plugs.... 😁

[@pinakidas397]

Spark plugs in Diesel?

[@mhhhhgjhjhj]

Got the same message once..it got cleared itself after few seconds. Couple days after car went on fire... 2014 model too.

[@kadzofficial5390]

Im sorry to hear that. Its painful to lose a nice car like that. Yes this is why i recommended everyone to take it to the dealer as soon as possible. It is really dangerous

[@Jeric0]

hahaha

[@yentdepyro8481]

Mine is now to i had my turbolines snapped now my tufbos blown

[@lisachrister9990]

Had this pop up and the car drove fine...went away as quick as it came. When I looked at vehicle status...No faults.

[@kadzofficial5390]

It wont always show the fault but you still need to take it to the dealer to replace it. Remember ITS FREE TO CHANGE

[@milt2x]

@@kadzofficial5390 when i hit 100 it turns on. I turn my car off then in and jt goes away. Is this really free to get it fixed at a bmw dealer?

[@santhoshwilson2206]

Hi I had the same message on very same car ,and it went off once I opened and locked the door has not come up yet, if I bring to the service center would they be able to know as one mechanic told if it’s in the data base then only they will be able find out.

[@kadzofficial5390]

It could be a number of things such as ABS of the Sport mode function. Its always better to go and get it checked just incase if its anything bad.

[@aymant-n4840]

I have the same probleme is it serieuse ?

[@kadzofficial5390]

Hi Ayman It could be a number of things such as ABS of the Sport mode function. Its always better to go and get it checked just incase if its anything bad.

[@jawadmehmood8497]

Hi Kadz I had same problem today was driving and all of sudden drivetrain msg come up and I lost power and stuff. I just had recall done 2 days ago EGR and stuff and today this happened. Soo I tuk it bk to dealers coz it never gave me any problem bfr recall.

[@kadzofficial5390]

Hi Jawad It could happen on some occasion but its dealers responsibility to make sure its fit for purpose. So they have to make sure it is done without charging any cost. But try the method on this video and see if it helps Thanks Jawad

[@muraisi22]

Whilst driving at crawling pace only My 520d auto starts to jerk and then comes to a halt or stalls. Drive train malfunction appears on dash. Egr was replaced after the recall but was still doing the same before.

[@Qbleezy24]

what kind of gas tank you got.. half a tank and your showing over 300 miles left to fill up...

[@kadzofficial5390]

haha. thats funny. I didn't even realise that. its never true. calculates based on how its been drive recently.. that will never the true reflection. but I do wish that it was that good. will be the luckiest one ever

[@rock-b1390]

I have same problem and same car , before I open and close door than is go , but right is get more checking ....... so I hope u can help me and explain to me ?

[@kadzofficial5390]

Hi Dawid. I didn't quiet understand your question. What are you trying to ask?? Let me know

[@rock-b1390]

Kadz Official hey ! My question about drive training, so I find out is from EGR

[@kadzofficial5390]

Dawid Ztorm that is one of the possibility as well. Check with your dealer and see if you vehicle is effected by the EGR COOLER recall. If it is then make sure you book it with them asap to get is rectified. If you don’t then you are in a risk of you vehicle catching FIRE. Hope that helps

[@BLAZE45]

My 2012 550i m sport did this a few days ago after I put 91 in it when it was close to empty. The car did a crazy shake then went into limp mode. Took it to BMW and it came up multiple misfires. But they can't touch it because my car has been tuned and has too many mods. Fast forward.... The message goes away after I fill the tank up. The car is driving normal now but the engine light is still on but no codes I'm taking it to a German motors shop on Tuesday just to be safe. Strangely enough..... My E60 just completely died after getting gas from the same gas station. Same thing engine malfunction etc. But this car did not go back to driving it's completely dead now I have no idea what the hell happened.

[@rts1880]

so what if its still shaking ?

[@ShanesAutos]

I just bought my first BMW two weeks ago it’s a 2017 420d. Got the very same message today. I don’t know if this is relevant but at the time of writing this it’s January and very cold out. This happened to me less than a minute after driving my car for the first time today, so the engine, gearbox etc were all cold. The message did go away and I took the car out again later, got everything up to temperature and no message. Should I be worried about this or is this considered somewhat common? Also I should add, I drove the car in comfort mode in manual with the paddle shifters when it happened if that matters at all.

[@Midnytcowboy]

It's better you inform the dealer for record purposes even if its just low temperature. Just in case it metamorphosis to a bigger issue at least you ll be covered. Mine is 2013 and am taking to garage today so they ll have a look

[@Vesataeuc]

9 out of 10 the problem is a Misfire from one of the coils.

[@Trump-The-GREATEST]

Yes unless its a "Multi-misfire" then it's old worn-out spark plugs and need to be replaced with original OEM Bosh!

[@kadzofficial5390]

Thats right

[@tanmaychandane8279]

520d is diesel right. How does it have spark plug?

[@ahmedhassan-dk9do]

Ok doctor

[@pinakidas397]

If it would have been gas my first suspect - vacuum leaks

[@jawadmehmood8497]

Do u think isit coz of recall this happened

[@kadzofficial5390]

It is. You need to book in with the dealer soon as possible. It could be quiet dangerous to drive with the issue, depends on how much of it is blocked Thanks

[@ricardoalexander1982]

btw my car is diesel