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    Rough Idling / Drivetrain Malfunction Error / No Start

    Hi all,

    Just joined the forums. Long time lurker. Need advice/help.

    My newly acquired X3 started (2011, 20k miles, family owned) giving me problems after 1 week of driving.

    -Rough idling for about a week.
    -Wouldn't start yesterday
    -Drivetrain Malfunction Error came up

    The car cranks when I click the Start button. At times, it sounds like it's about to start but then dies. I got it towed to the stealership. They charged me $180 diagnostic fee and just recommended a complete tear down and inspection ($2100). The warranty is over. What should I do?

    I've researched similar issues (fuel filter, fuel pump, fuses, etc). Has the dealership already ruled out those options?

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    Hello and welcome to the forum! I would go back to the dealership and get a copy of the error codes; if you're mechanically inclined, I'm sure that fellow members can give you the procedures to fix your X3. I would also consider a different dealership if they charged you money but didn't give you any information on what was wrong/found.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pelican Parts View Post
    Hello and welcome to the forum! I would go back to the dealership and get a copy of the error codes; if you're mechanically inclined, I'm sure that fellow members can give you the procedures to fix your X3. I would also consider a different dealership if they charged you money but didn't give you any information on what was wrong/found.
    Thanks for the reply. I was able to get the following:

    "1 TECH: 3151
    REQ: NEED TO REMOVE THE VALVE COVER TO VERIFY IF THE VAVLETRONIC SYSTEM IS
    THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM
    Cylinder Head Cover Gaskets - Replace
    CAN NOT VERIFY ANY OTHER PROBLEM UNTIL I CAN DRIVE VEHICLE
    CAR CANT NOT START HAVE TO DEAL WITH THWE VALVETRONIC SYSTEM FIRST
    9 CODES RELATED TO THE VALVETRONIC SYSTEM 133010 MALFUNCTION,133011
    SUPPY VOLTAGE MALFUNCTION 135401 OVERLOAD,135608 NO
    MOVEMENT,135808,135A08 135B10,135B11,1F0904 3:13"

    i'm decent with cars but unfortunately I have 0 tools since I just moved into a small apt. If i was home, I would definitely be doing some of these things myself.

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    Did you ever get a resolution? My car started to do the same thing today

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    Quote Originally Posted by precisionintime View Post
    Hi all,

    Just joined the forums. Long time lurker. Need advice/help.

    My newly acquired X3 started (2011, 20k miles, family owned) giving me problems after 1 week of driving.

    -Rough idling for about a week.
    -Wouldn't start yesterday
    -Drivetrain Malfunction Error came up

    The car cranks when I click the Start button. At times, it sounds like it's about to start but then dies. I got it towed to the stealership. They charged me $180 diagnostic fee and just recommended a complete tear down and inspection ($2100). The warranty is over. What should I do?

    I've researched similar issues (fuel filter, fuel pump, fuses, etc). Has the dealership already ruled out those options?
    I'm going to make a few assumptions. Car is averaging 3k a year. I would drain the fuel and filter, because it's easy and that might be a problem. Change the oil beforehand. Check all electrical connections and begin with a full change. Low voltage and BMW don't get along.

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    Cylinder head cover gasket makes no sense. I assume it's the valve cover gasket.

    I'd also check the battery since it's been setting. Also check the ground straps under the car for corrosion.

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    If you go to the z3 forum and search for the diagnostic thread started by 328power04 you will find the software and links to order cables to put together a laptop to read codes and reset. Abel is very helpful with getting it setup too

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