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    328d Transfer Case swap problems

    Hey y'all. My brother's car is 2014 328d xdrive. We installed a new transfer case and used the old transfer case motor/controller. It's still throwing codes with both the old controller and the new one. We have a Zurich code reader/programmer to diagnose the engine codes. We entered the code but thinking the code we entered was wrong. It was very difficult you read the stamped codes, it was like crappy Braille. We're getting the following two codes on the Zurich reader. Does anyone have any idea what's wrong? The first code is saying the transfer case is different. We installed ATC35L, Zurich code is showing ATCx50

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    Did you use a "brand new" transfer case or a used unit?

    After replacing the transfer case you will have to carry out an adaptation procedure. In the course of this procedure you must enter the MPT calibration number stamped on the transfer case.

    You need the last 4 or 5 digits from the MPT number.

    Mark.

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    I think you need better diagnostic devices to begin with. Harbor Freight tool probably doesn't program the calibration value nor initialize the transfer case correctly.





    Also regarding the transfer case output flange (very likely why you've replaced it):
    https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1579087

    You can prevent it.
    -Abel

    - E36 328is ~210-220whp: Lots of Mods.
    - 2000 Z3: Many Mods.
    - 2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 47-50mpg
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    - 2019 M2 Competition, self-tuned, 504whp
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    Quote Originally Posted by mandd View Post
    Did you use a "brand new" transfer case or a used unit?

    After replacing the transfer case you will have to carry out an adaptation procedure. In the course of this procedure you must enter the MPT calibration number stamped on the transfer case.

    You need the last 4 or 5 digits from the MPT number.

    Mark.
    Thank you Mark. We installed a used unit. Might pull it out again to dinner 5 check the numbers we entered

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    Quote Originally Posted by 328 Power 04 View Post
    I think you need better diagnostic devices to begin with. Harbor Freight tool probably doesn't program the calibration value nor initialize the transfer case correctly.





    Also regarding the transfer case output flange (very likely why you've replaced it):
    https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1579087

    You can prevent it.
    Thank you. Was worried about that. I know every tool doesn't have the ability for every car, unfortunately. I will check the video. Think that's why he had to do this in the first place messing up the output shaft. Thank you!

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    Do you have any shops or good BMW traveling diagnosticians around you?

    If you have a Windows laptop and an ENET cable (cheap), I can possibly help you remotely, via remote desktop.
    -Abel

    - E36 328is ~210-220whp: Lots of Mods.
    - 2000 Z3: Many Mods.
    - 2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 47-50mpg
    - 1999 S52 Estoril M Coupe
    - 2014 328d Wagon, self-tuned, 270hp/430ft-lbs
    - 2019 M2 Competition, self-tuned, 504whp
    - 2016 Mini Cooper S

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    Quote Originally Posted by 328 Power 04 View Post
    Do you have any shops or good BMW traveling diagnosticians around you?

    If you have a Windows laptop and an ENET cable (cheap), I can possibly help you remotely, via remote desktop.
    Thank you. He ended up going to the dealer. He's pissed about buying the Zurich though! I appreciate the offer though sincerely!!!

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