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Mike L

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I have new 2004 530I bought in December 04. Twice the car would not start and a message came up "Transmission Fault". The car has been towed to the dealership only for them to say they can not find a problem.

Has anyone experienced or heard of this problem.
 
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Not positive, but a ton of 04 3 series had problems with their trannies. I didn't read up on it much, but it sounds like it could be the dreaded Sliptronic. Is it an auto?
 
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codex57 said:
Not positive, but a ton of 04 3 series had problems with their trannies. I didn't read up on it much, but it sounds like it could be the dreaded Sliptronic. Is it an auto?
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I think this is something different than the Sliptronic problem. As far as I know, the sliptronic transmissions don't throw a fault code when they slip. Plus, it's something more serious if it is actually preventing the car from starting.

This is a dealer thing. There's no reason that the dealer shouldn't be able to figure this out. If it's indicating a transmission fault and preventing the car from starting, then there has to be a stored code.
 
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I replied to your question down in the 5 series section. There have been similar complaints from owners w/ the SMG transmission. If you do have the SMG transmission, I recall it was software related and resolved w/ a software update. I'd press your dealer to check through the BMW bullitens (TIS I think they call them) about tranny problems on the the '04 5 series. If you don't have the SMG, don't know what to tell you because w/ no codes in the computer, it's likely your dealer will simply give the carback w/ the old "unable to replicate" response...
 
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I’m with BMW of North America, LLC. I’m so sorry to read about this problem with your 530i. If you and your BMW center need our assistance, please phone us at (800) 831-1117 or email us at [email protected], and mention Reference #200504600059 so that we can help you more efficiently.
 
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