How to Put BMW in Neutral For Towing - 2010 & Up, Most Series

How to put 2010 and up BMW 3, 5, 7, X series electronic automatic transmission into neutral position. Not like other cars. It does not have mechanical shifter or shift lock.
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[@pismojoes9469]

Hey justwanna say i have watched a lot of howto videos and your way of explaining things really resonates with me. Not in 53 years have I comprehended anything as easily. Keep the videos coming.

[@Motorcarnut]

I appreciate that, that’s what I try to base my channel about, using my knowledge to try and make things more simple and to the point. Time is money and I know that. Thank you!!!

[@mi8proxaiomi220]

BMW 330XI 2018 F30 restyling ( ресталинг) аналогичная разблокировка АКПП в нейтральное положение "N". Понадобиться : T 30 шестигранник ключ, головка 10-12. Спасибо)!!! Thank you for the video!

[@Motorcarnut]

No problem, glad to help!

[@dennistran7402]

great help thanks

[@Motorcarnut]

No problem! Thanks for the comment.

[@malikothman5381]

If I put it in neutral by following your instructions will I be able to start the car still

[@Motorcarnut]

Good question, I don’t believe so however I don’t have one in the shop now but everyone I put in neutral had a bad engine so not sure

[@johnhynesproductionslimite7522]

This makes me wanna run out and buy one of these awesome incredibly made well thought out cars… Absolutely disgusting

[@Motorcarnut]

Lol, and they have no physical oil or transmission dipstick like so many new cars today. More and more they don’t want the average person working on their own vehicles anymore, that’s where I come in :)

[@gannonruby1119]

Incredibly horrible actually I own one

[@Motorcarnut]

@gannonruby1119 it is

[@gannonruby1119]

@@Motorcarnut as I typed that mine was stuck in a ditch and I couldn’t put it in neutral because it’s a stupid electronic shifter which was pretty frustrating but we got it figured out

[@Motorcarnut]

I simple mechanical by pass near the shift lever could have solved this issue but guess it costs too much.

[@jazzsingh5990]

Hi, great information. Is this the same for bmw m4, 2016?

[@Motorcarnut]

Yes

[@scysa]

Does this work for 2012 740Li

[@Motorcarnut]

Yes

[@keithharris8595]

Will this mode stop the car from starting?

[@Motorcarnut]

Yes

[@SommerRochelle]

Is this same for 2011 Bmw i series v8 ?

[@Motorcarnut]

Yes

[@PhantomMark]

So this basically is for any ZF8 box right ?

[@Motorcarnut]

Correct

[@tramalli1]

How do you put it back in park

[@Motorcarnut]

Reverse the procedure.

[@saulmarques1934]

Thank you so much for video.

[@Motorcarnut]

No problem

[@saulmarques1934]

@@Motorcarnut Any idea on 2015 X1 , had coil short replaced 4 coils and sparkplugs , cranks but no spark out of coils?

[@Motorcarnut]

You have any codes?

[@saulmarques1934]

@@Motorcarnut had misfire codes P0304 P0301 and unkown code P13DE

[@saulmarques1934]

@@Motorcarnut could it be a relay or fuel fuse???

[@YoungOG215]

Great video. Once it’s in neutral can I put it back in park by unscrewing it?

[@Motorcarnut]

Yes

[@YoungOG215]

@@Motorcarnut great thanks

[@donnaclarke8595]

What would happen if tow truck just dragged up on truck

[@Motorcarnut]

Could damage the parking paw or other parts. Should of called different tow company with at least dolly wheels if they didn’t know how to put it into neutral.

[@keltecshooter]

Flat spots on all 4 tyres

[@JusZard]

2016 bmw 435 xdrive grand coupe ?

[@Motorcarnut]

Yes

[@JusZard]

@@Motorcarnut thanks

[@UnrulyCyat]

So is it the same thing to take it out of neutral

[@Motorcarnut]

Yes, just unscrew the bolt till it doesn’t touch the lever.

[@JusZard]

@@Motorcarnut they said it wouldn’t wrk for my car

[@timothysanborn5825]

To the next poor sap dealing with what I'm dealing with - there's another way! The KEY is to apply the handbrake. From there: 1) If your starter still rotates and the ignition can be on So, the engine may be dead, but when you push the start button, the BMW still makes some noises and turns some lights. This is the good news because this is the easiest way to put your car in neutral. Here's what you should do: Apply the handbrake to hold your car in place and safely operate. Apply the footbrake and don't release the pedal until you finish the procedure. Push the start button - the starter will start rotating and you may immediately continue. Push the unlock button on your select lever and hold it until you finish with the settings. Put the lever from the P position to the N position and hold it there for at least 4 seconds. Then put it back in the P position for a while. Quickly put the lever into the N position and then right away to the P position again. Release the unlock button on your lever. Release the footbrake. You'll get 15min of neutral with the above procedure. I just did this on my 2013 528xi!

[@Motorcarnut]

Very good write up! Never got the chance to try this as the battery was always completely dead. But definitely worth trying if the battery is still alive. Good info for others.

[@cruztraveler]

🙌

[@Motorcarnut]

Thank you

[@jawadmuhammadejaz1966]

Just another way to loose more money than you actually need to. Just paid £200 for a recovery driver only to say the car cant be recovered and he wont give me the money back.

[@Motorcarnut]

Exactly! This is why i posted this video.

[@83dsvhtubb]

BMW is so stupid for making us do this

[@Motorcarnut]

I agree

[@BMWDriver-bj4xn]

Lol all my older bmws have a quick mechanical strap to pull on inside the drivers dash side to unlock neutral for auto trannies

[@Motorcarnut]

@BMWDriver-bj4xn newer they get cheaper they become