Hello, this transmission is controlled by a computer. There are sensors for input information and solenoids are used to control outputs. What you describe sounds like an internal issue. If you'd like, a certified YourMechanic Technician can come to your...
Any of the cooling lines when leaking or no sealed properly may cause air to be leaked into the system. This is usually easily fixed by having the cooling system flushed. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come...
Hi there. It sounds like there could be the possibility of a low cooling system level. Check the level when the engine is cold and add as necessary. When you turn the climate controls to heat the inside of the...
The gauges in the center of your dash provide you with some pretty important information. The tachometer is designed to show you how fast your engine is turning, which is measured in revolutions per minute, or RPM. Note that this...
Hello. If the brake pad light came on, then that does typically mean that the vehicle needs brakes. It is possible that the sensor itself just shorted out, but I rarely see that on this vehicle. If the brakes are...
The front passenger air bags are designed to only be active when there is an adult passenger in the front seat. If the seat is unoccupied, or occupied by someone too small to safely sit in the front seat, then...
The light on the dashboard may be for the traction control system, which is affected by the drive by wire throttle body on your vehicle. Have a trained technician, such as those at YourMechanic, scan the vehicle for fault codes,...
Any time an air bag is deployed, it will need to be replaced. You should not drive your vehicle until the air bags have been replaced. Only a qualified mechanic or dealership should replace the air bags in your vehicle....
As a temporary measure, please refer to this instructional video and see if the tactic described therein works for you. For a definite and permanent fix, please request a service appointment as there is possibly a Technical Service Bulletin pertaining...
Hi there, thanks for writing in. This depends on whether or not anything got into your brake fluid. The reason we suggest cleaning the cap before removing it is to prevent having anything on the cap get into the reservoir....
A fuel pressure test will have to be conducted to see if enough fuel pressure is making its way to the fuel injection system. If not, the problem could be a bad fuel pump or a power to the fuel...
The panic alarm is an important safety feature that can draw attention to you if you feel threatened or in a dangerous situation. To use the panic alarm, simply press the Panic button on the remote entry transmitter. The alarm...
Hello - this is a known issue, and BMW has a technical service bulletin out to address this (#385317). A software upgrade to the engine management computer is the repair for this. You should check with your BMW dealer's service...
Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. Either you have the wrong fuel pump for the vehicle or the circuits to the fuel pump are shorted together and causing an issue with the fuel indicator an pump. The pump should have...
The power steering pump, or high pressure hose may be leaking. If the temperature is cold outside, the fluid may thicken and cause a failure of the hose, or pump, or both. If this is the case, the fluid should...
Hey there. I would recommend not trying to reconnect the emblem and wait until you get to the dealer to have them fix to replace it. Keep emblem in your glove box. The air bag should not be affected at...
Your car’s Tire Pressure Monitoring system (TPMS) is responsible for making sure that all four tires have the right amount of air in them. If one of the tires is low, it turns on the Low Tire Pressure light on...
When you create entries in the HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system, you’re given the option of creating a voice tag at that time. However, you can also add a voice tag later on if you change your mind. Here’s what you should...
The sun visor can help increase your visibility during extremely bright conditions. There is a sun visor in front of both the driver and the front passenger seat. To access the sun visor, simply pull it down so that it...
The first step is to check the fluid level and condition. If the transmission is full, and the fluid is not brown or black, we can proceed. The next step would be to try and eliminate an electrical issue that...
Excessive soot and carbon (pre-maturely) from the EGR system is most likely clogging up the intake system, throttle body, etc. Although the dealer is supposed to be responsive, if you are having further issues, or would like a second opinion,...
The terrain management allows you to choose the best driving mode for your vehicle: Normal, Mud/Ruts, Sand, and Grass/Gravel/Snow. To set the mode, rotate the Terrain Management knob to the desired setting. Be sure to rotate the knob back to...
