M/T - Various SMG Faults

SI B 21 02 06
Clutch

October 2006
Technical Service

SUBJECT
S85 - SMG Transmission Faults 4FA0, 4F80 and Clutch is Damaged

MODEL
E60 M5 produced up to 4/06/2006

SITUATION
The Check Control message for a transmission fault is displayed and the transmission cannot be shifted out of neutral. The clutch may smell of being overheated and the SMG module has faults 4FA0 and/or 4F80 stored.

CAUSE
Possible causes may include:
1. Faulty machining of the dual-mass flywheel
2. Inadequate riveting of the clutch lining
3. Errors in the dual-mass flywheel/clutch assembly process during engine manufacturing

CORRECTION
If during fault troubleshooting the clutch is found to be damaged on vehicles produced prior to 4/06/2006, the dual-mass flywheel must also be replaced in addition to any necessary clutch components.




PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Defect Code Refer to KSD

Labor Operation: Refer to KSD
Labor Allowance: Refer to KSD





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