After just 1 month, a problem already... - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

bl@ster · 05-04-2012, 01:16 PM

Started her up today and got an idrive warning that said I had a "Drivetrain malfunction -- drive moderately and see your service center immediately." It then put me in slow mode

Gonna bring her in to the dealership in a bit here. Anyone else had this problem?

MrDummy · 05-04-2012, 02:42 PM

Wow... I hope it is ez fix for you...

_BMWnEwBiE_ · 05-04-2012, 06:04 PM

sorry to hear that please update us!

check this out may be it will help
http://forum.bmwactivatethefuture.co...ead.php?t=1057

tr0tt3r · 05-05-2012, 04:33 AM

Do you have the adaptive m suspension or is it nonadaptive?

E90Fleet · 05-05-2012, 05:04 AM

These type of errors are often just a once off sensor problem and go away if you switch off the car and then restart.

If it comes again then you should have it checked out

jzcrna · 05-05-2012, 06:41 AM

that sucks, hope its nothing.

bl@ster · 05-05-2012, 06:30 PM

Just heard from the dealership. They said they have to submit something to BMW HQ about this and I won't hear back until Tuesday (3 days from now). Luckily I got a loaner car. I asked if that meant they couldn't find anything wrong and they said "no, it means we know something is wrong but we're not sure how to fix it yet."

Blast it. Sure hope this isn't a sign of things to come... (wondering if getting rev model year was a good idea)

Mrcarcrazy · 05-05-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bl@ster

Just heard from the dealership. They said they have to submit something to BMW HQ about this and I won't hear back until Tuesday (3 days from now). Luckily I got a loaner car. I asked if that meant they couldn't find anything wrong and they said "no, it means we know something is wrong but we're not sure how to fix it yet."

Blast it. Sure hope this isn't a sign of things to come... (wondering if getting rev model year was a good idea)

Best of luck. I really hope its nothing big, and not a sign of more trouble down the road.

Elk · 05-05-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bl@ster

Blast it. Sure hope this isn't a sign of things to come... (wondering if getting rev model year was a good idea)

Don't worry; they will fix it and all will be well.

Is the loaner amusing?

bl@ster · 05-06-2012, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Elk

Don't worry; they will fix it and all will be well.

Is the loaner amusing?

Well, since it's a 2011 328i it's interesting to compare to the F30. Bottom line: F30 beats the s**t out of this car. The e90's interior feels downright ghetto.

bl@ster · 05-08-2012, 10:12 PM

Just heard from the dealer today. They said the part they need to replace on the drivetrain is on backorder and they won't get it in for another week.

Maz335i · 05-08-2012, 10:22 PM

What the hell?

You just bought an F30! This is no cheap car, we're talking 50-60-70G's...that's a lot of money! How can they give you a 2011 loaner while they fix your problem?

That sucks man! Tell them to at least get u an F30 loaner until you get ur car back...

Anyway, lesson learnt! Next time, don't get the first year model. Wait till they fix all the bugs..

I wish you good lock and hopefully they'll fix ur problem ASAP!

wayman519 · 05-09-2012, 12:05 AM

True, but having the first and best 3 series is a pretty special feeling.

aarslan · 05-27-2012, 05:08 PM

I had a wiper problem, on my 2-3 weeks F30 3.20i. I took the car to service, they said they need to change the whole control unit. Back order would last for two weeks, awaiting now, and cannot use wiper. :-(

Loaner was an E90, same feelings with bl@ster on that. I would hit my head on the wall if I had accidentally bought that E90 and then see F30 later. =)

SGScuba · 05-28-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Maz335i

What the hell?

You just bought an F30! This is no cheap car, we're talking 50-60-70G's...that's a lot of money! How can they give you a 2011 loaner while they fix your problem?

That sucks man! Tell them to at least get u an F30 loaner until you get ur car back...

Err, no, I strongly disagree! There shouldn't be any F30's "wasted" as loaners until the backlog of those of us who have ordered at/near launch (especially us who have paid a deposit) have received our F30s! This is especially if there are still tight allocations/shortage of N20 engines (as was mentioned in another thread). Loaners should be from readily available cars.

mdsbuc · 05-28-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SGScuba

Err, no, I strongly disagree! There shouldn't be any F30's "wasted" as loaners until the backlog of those of us who have ordered at/near launch (especially us who have paid a deposit) have received our F30s! This is especially if there are still tight allocations/shortage of N20 engines (as was mentioned in another thread). Loaners should be from readily available cars.

+1

jwickers · 05-28-2012, 10:25 AM

They should hand out a F10 as a loaner instead, it might even make some people want to upgrade

E90Fleet · 05-28-2012, 10:27 AM

Just be glad you have loaners.
We get no loaners here

Feanor · 05-29-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Just be glad you have loaners.
We get no loaners here

Seriously?!? How do customers get around while their car is being repaired for a manufacturer fault??

mocohead · 05-30-2012, 09:08 AM

update op?

Mrcarcrazy · 05-30-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Feanor

Seriously?!? How do customers get around while their car is being repaired for a manufacturer fault??

My dealer only gives loaners if you bought the car from them...

+1 for update request...

shoptb · 05-30-2012, 09:22 AM

Sorry to hear about this...what a mess! At least you've got the loaner and they've identified the part. This is a good example why I wait until the 2nd Model Year

05-04-2012, 01:16 PM	#1
bl@ster Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 293 iTrader: (0)	After just 1 month, a problem already... Started her up today and got an idrive warning that said I had a "Drivetrain malfunction -- drive moderately and see your service center immediately." It then put me in slow mode Gonna bring her in to the dealership in a bit here. Anyone else had this problem?
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05-04-2012, 02:42 PM	#2
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05-05-2012, 05:04 AM	#5
E90Fleet Major General Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 7,851 iTrader: (0)	These type of errors are often just a once off sensor problem and go away if you switch off the car and then restart. If it comes again then you should have it checked out __________________ Nominated: Member of the Year, Most Contributing Member BMW if you are reading, I need a job

05-08-2012, 10:22 PM	#12
Maz335i BMW 4 Life... Drives: 2012 335i M Sport (Special Ed) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 2,643 iTrader: (0)	What the hell? You just bought an F30! This is no cheap car, we're talking 50-60-70G's...that's a lot of money! How can they give you a 2011 loaner while they fix your problem? That sucks man! Tell them to at least get u an F30 loaner until you get ur car back... Anyway, lesson learnt! Next time, don't get the first year model. Wait till they fix all the bugs.. I wish you good lock and hopefully they'll fix ur problem ASAP! __________________ MODS: * / M Sport + Performance / Meisterschaft / Challenge / MORR / more to come! *

05-28-2012, 10:27 AM	#18
E90Fleet Major General Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 7,851 iTrader: (0)	Just be glad you have loaners. We get no loaners here __________________ Nominated: Member of the Year, Most Contributing Member BMW if you are reading, I need a job

05-04-2012, 06:04 PM	#3
_BMWnEwBiE_ Enlisted Member Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	sorry to hear that please update us! check this out may be it will help http://forum.bmwactivatethefuture.co...ead.php?t=1057

05-05-2012, 04:33 AM	#4
tr0tt3r New Member Drives: audi q5 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ...over the rainbow Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	Do you have the adaptive m suspension or is it nonadaptive?

05-05-2012, 06:41 AM	#6
jzcrna Captain Drives: 2012 BMW 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 753 iTrader: (0)	that sucks, hope its nothing.

05-05-2012, 06:30 PM	#7
bl@ster Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 293 iTrader: (0)	Just heard from the dealership. They said they have to submit something to BMW HQ about this and I won't hear back until Tuesday (3 days from now). Luckily I got a loaner car. I asked if that meant they couldn't find anything wrong and they said "no, it means we know something is wrong but we're not sure how to fix it yet." Blast it. Sure hope this isn't a sign of things to come... (wondering if getting rev model year was a good idea)

05-08-2012, 10:12 PM	#11
bl@ster Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 293 iTrader: (0)	Just heard from the dealer today. They said the part they need to replace on the drivetrain is on backorder and they won't get it in for another week.

05-09-2012, 12:05 AM	#13
wayman519 Private First Class Drives: F30 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 178 iTrader: (0)	True, but having the first and best 3 series is a pretty special feeling.

05-27-2012, 05:08 PM	#14
aarslan Private First Class Drives: BMW 3.20i 2012 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Turkey Posts: 173 iTrader: (0)	I had a wiper problem, on my 2-3 weeks F30 3.20i. I took the car to service, they said they need to change the whole control unit. Back order would last for two weeks, awaiting now, and cannot use wiper. :-( Loaner was an E90, same feelings with bl@ster on that. I would hit my head on the wall if I had accidentally bought that E90 and then see F30 later. =)

05-28-2012, 10:25 AM	#17
jwickers Second Lieutenant Drives: Buick Regal Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Shanghai - China Posts: 211 iTrader: (0)	They should hand out a F10 as a loaner instead, it might even make some people want to upgrade

05-30-2012, 09:08 AM	#20
mocohead First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 328i (ED)/ 2011 328i (ED) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: CA Posts: 311 iTrader: (0)	update op?

05-30-2012, 09:22 AM	#22
shoptb Captain Drives: 13 328i MSport EBII 8A Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 614 iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear about this...what a mess! At least you've got the loaner and they've identified the part. This is a good example why I wait until the 2nd Model Year __________________ __________________________________________________ ____________________________ Delivered! '13 F30 328i, 8SA, Estoril Blue II w/ Black Lthr. ZMM, ZPP, ZTP, ZLP, ZDA, ZCW, ZDH

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