
Troubleshooting BMW Transmission Problems
A common problem many BMW owners face is the automatic transmission not shifting or erratic shifting.
If your BMW is showing a Chassis Drive Moderately warning message on the dashboard, don't panic.
In this guide, you will learn about common problems that trigger warnings such as Chassis Stabilization malfunction, chassis drive moderately, and chassis function restricted - possible to continue the journey. Depending on the BMW model, the wording for chassis malfunction may vary slightly.
When Chassis Drive Moderalty error message comes up, your BMW may appear to drive fine, or it may show one of these symptoms:
Chassis drive moderately is a generic error code, and without reading the codes, it is hard to know what caused the problem.
While many issues can trigger BMW Chasis Drive Moderately warning, the most common cause is problems with the Dynamic Handling Package (DHP).
When Chassis Drive Moderately cames up, there may be a problem with the:
Depending on this message's cause, the BMW may go in limp mode, power will be limited, and transmission may no longer shift.
It is common to get a Chasis Drive Moderately warning message when you change driving modes quickly repeatedly — for example, switching between Eco Pro to Sport and then turning it back to Eco Pro.
If you get the warning message when you switch driving models, there is a high chance you have a problem with the adaptive suspension.
Pullover when it is safe to do so and park in a secure area.
In most cases, this will temporarily reset the warming light.
Drive the vehicle carefully. Avoid hard acceleration.
Have your car diagnosed by a mechanic or read the fault codes from the DME module. See the instructions in the next section.
To find out what is wrong with your BMW, use a BMW scanner to read fault codes via the OBD-II port under the dashboard. Generic OBD-II scanners may show no fault codes even when a fault is present.
Reading the codes is only the starting point for diagnosing chassis problems. You should be able to have a better idea of which system is malfunctioning.
Possible issues that can cause this error include:
To diagnose chassis drive moderately problems, you need to read fault codes.
Here is a list of possible and related warning messages:
By YOUCANIC Automotive Experts Published on: Friday, January 31, 2020. |