"Trans Range N" Fault Message??

Powerslide · 09-22-2012, 11:07 AM

Has anyone with MDCT seen the Trans range N error message come up before? It says "The transmission automatically shifts to P when the engine is switched off. Please contact your BMW service center as soon as possible."

The message came on for first time while I was driving at about 35 mph in 5th gear. Transmission was shifting normally and if it weren't for this message it would seem there is absolutely nothing wrong with car.

I have first available service appt scheduled for Monday - but in meantime thought I'd see if anyone knows what may have triggered this or what may be wrong. Have just over 50k problem- free miles on car but thanking lucky stars I extended my warranty (hoping its nothing major but well see).

Thanks in advance for any insight on this.

positiveions · 09-22-2012, 03:59 PM

strange, and no i haven't seen that

Nollub · 09-22-2012, 05:39 PM

Yes, I had this problem a couple of months ago. The worry was that if the car broke down it could not be towed as it would be locked in "Park". The fix was a software issue dealt with fairly quickly by my garage here in the UK.

Powerslide · 09-22-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nollub

Yes, I had this problem a couple of months ago. The worry was that if the car broke down it could not be towed as it would be locked in "Park". The fix was a software issue dealt with fairly quickly by my garage here in the UK.

Interesting - so as long as the car doesn't break down then I should be fine until Monday morning (I hope)!

09-22-2012, 11:07 AM	#1
Powerslide First Lieutenant Drives: E93 - SSII/Black, MDCT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Illinois USA Posts: 354 iTrader: (0)	"Trans Range N" Fault Message?? Has anyone with MDCT seen the Trans range N error message come up before? It says "The transmission automatically shifts to P when the engine is switched off. Please contact your BMW service center as soon as possible." The message came on for first time while I was driving at about 35 mph in 5th gear. Transmission was shifting normally and if it weren't for this message it would seem there is absolutely nothing wrong with car. I have first available service appt scheduled for Monday - but in meantime thought I'd see if anyone knows what may have triggered this or what may be wrong. Have just over 50k problem- free miles on car but thanking lucky stars I extended my warranty (hoping its nothing major but well see). Thanks in advance for any insight on this.
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09-22-2012, 05:39 PM	#3
Nollub Registered Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Surrey UK Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Yes, I had this problem a couple of months ago. The worry was that if the car broke down it could not be towed as it would be locked in "Park". The fix was a software issue dealt with fairly quickly by my garage here in the UK.