Check Control Messages

The E65 has different warning and information outputs depending on the driving situation and possible faults. The display provides more detailed information with longer and understandable texts in the control display. The message texts and characteristics are stored in the instrument cluster and are initiated by the transmission control module's evaluation of the fault. Only the transmission relevant faults and special messages are shown in the following charts.

DRIVING SITUATION FAULT/CONSEQUENCES

Driving Situation Fault/consequences	Check Control Message	Supplemental Information in the control display
Temperature in gearbox high	Transmission Overheated! Drive moderately	Reverts to default shift program, reduce response. Avoid high speeds and engine loads.
Temperature in gearbox very high	Transmission Stop vehicle carefully	Transmission Overheated. Move selector lever to pos. P. Leave engine running. Allow trans. to cool then carefully cont. driving if problems persist, contact BMW Retail Center.
Selector lever CAN fault	Transmission fault! Drive moderately	Limited transmission operation Danger of complete trans. failure! Please contact the nearest BMW Center.
Key signal, invalid CAS, CAN fault, P-Magnet short to positive or open circuit, parking lock engaged incorrectly.	Trans. Range N only with engine on!	The transmission automatically shifts to P when the engine is switched off. Please contact your BMW Center as soon as possible.
Pos. P mechanical emergency operation active (also applies to emergency operation triggered in Pos. R and N)	Gearbox defective Transmission Fault!	The fault may be resolved by restarting engine. Contact the nearest BMW Center if necessary. Use emergency release to disengage park detent prior to towing or pushing vehicle.
Engine speed invalid ECM CAN fault	Transmission Fail-safe! Drive moderately	Only P,R,N,D3 and D5 available Ranges may be engaged without depressing brake. Please contact the nearest BMW Retail Center. Have checked by nearest BMW Retail Center.
Gear, monitoring and shift monitoring	Gearbox position R. Transmission range R. Fault!	Reverse gear cannot be engaged. It maybe impossible to select R. Reduce acceleration. Please contact The nearest BMW center.
Short to ground of an MV, EPS mechanical emergency operation and Pos. D Selector level signal fault (CAN and serial line)	Transmission range P,R, N Fault!	Only transmission range D is available. P engages auto. When engine is switched off Please contact the nearest BMW Retail Center.
V >3km/h, P-push-button invalid. p-sensor implausible	Trans. In P only when stationary!
Signal from P-push-button invalid. P-sensor implausible	Transmission range P Fault!	Transmission range P may be unavailable. Engage parking brake when vehicle is stationary Please contact the nearest BMW Retail Center.
Parking lock does not engage, possible P-sensor fault, emergency release activated	Gearbox in position N! Transmission in position N!	Gearbox position P is engaged Transmission automatically shifts into P when the remote control unit is extracted from the ignition lock or once 30 minutes have elapsed.
Indicate in N-hold phase with door open or seat occupancy = 0 indication in H-hold phase with selector lever operation D,R, and N Detected	Transmission in position N!	Gearbox position P is engaged. Transmission automatically Shifts into P when the remote control unit is extracted from the ignition lock or 30 minutes have elapsed.
EGS CAN interface defective (gearbox fault probably) instrument cluster cannot receive valid display message from EGS. Passive message from Instrument cluster.	Transmission Fault! Drive Moderately	No transmission display. Poss. Reduction of gear selections. Possible to select new gears without depressing the brake. Please contact the nearest BMW Center.
Indicate at terminal 15 on and door open or seat occupancy =0	Gearbox in position N! Transmission in position N!	Gearbox position P is engaged.
Shift lock note	To engage gear, brake
Brake signal invalid Brake signal implausible	Gear engage without brake poss!	Before engaging gear, Press brake. When leaving the vehicle, switch off the engine. Accident hazard! Please contact your BMW Retail Center as soon as possible.
Indication in the event of sloppy operation or P-push-button faulty	Repeat gear selection
Message before N-hold phase elapse (30 minutes)	Transmission position P engaging!	To maintain transmission range N, press selector lever within 10S to position N.
Gear monitoring Shift monitoring	Transmission Fail-safe! Drive moderately	Transmission fail-safe program activated. Possible reduced acceleration. Please contact the nearest BMW Center.
Ignition on and N engine = 0 and gearbox Pos. P and selector lever push to N	Pos. R, N, D Only within engine on.