"Repairing transfer case actuator (vtg servo-motor).
BMW technical service bulletin B270216 for 2000-2013 BMW X5, 2007-2011 BMW 328I and 2004-2010 BMW X3 and others.
- Bulletin number
- B270216
- Component
- Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- Summary
- "REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" warning on in the Control Display. There is also an audible clicking noise coming from the transfer case actuator when cycling the ignition. The following fault codes may be stored: (DSC) 5F3A - Clutch gearbox-ECU: clutch is open - rear-wheel drive! (VTG) 5463 - Break mechanics (VTG) 5462 - Error actuator or increased power requirements for clutch (VTG) 5461 - Error actuator control Internal wear to the plastic gears of the transfer case actuator."
Owners of these vehicles have filed 500 complaints in the transmission category.
Vehicles covered
- BMW X5 2000-2013 20062007200820092010201120122013
- BMW 328I 2007-2011 20072008200920102011
- BMW X3 2004-2010 2004200520062007200820092010
- BMW 325I 2006 2006
- BMW 330I 2006 2006
- BMW 335I 2007-2011 20072008200920102011
- BMW 328XI 2007-2008 20072008
- BMW M3 2008-2010 200820092010
- BMW 325XI 2006 2006
- BMW X6 2008-2014 2008200920102011201220132014
- BMW 330XI 2006 2006
- BMW 335XI 2007-2008 20072008
- BMW 335D 2009-2011 200920102011
- BMW 335I US 2011 2011
- BMW M3 US 2011 2011
- BMW X5 M 2010-2012 201020112012
- BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac 2010-2011 20102011
- BMW X6 M 2010-2012 201020112012
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