BMW 2, 3 and 4 series vehicles may exhibit a grinding or cracking noise when putting the transmission into gear. Look for a "drive disturbed" message on the display.
This bulletin applies to BMW 2, 3 and 4 series vehicles. A grinding or cracking noise may be heard when putting the transmission into gear (into drive or reverse).
“Drive Disturbed” message may be displayed. This indicates that the inner and/or outer universal joint on the right and/or left rear output shaft has failed. The remedy: replace both rear output shafts.
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