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2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)
Transmission and Drivetrain: Technical Service Bulletins
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION Technical Service Bulletins
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- A/T - Fluid Seepage From The Fluid Pan Area
- Drivetrain - Rear Axle Grinding Noise On Low Speed Turns
- A/T - Cannot Engage Drive Or Reverse
- A/T - Sport Transmission Paddle Shifters Inoperative
- A/T - SMG Display Changes From 'N' to 'R'
- A/T - Gear Blocking Fault Codes Set
- A/T - Unable To Select Drive Or Reverse
- A/T Controls - Can't Select Drive Or Reverse/Codes Set
- Drivetrain - Rear End Click/Crack Noise On Load Change
- A/T - Failsafe Mode/Can't Shift Gears/Fault Codes Set
- By Symptom
- Customer Interest
- A/T - Fluid Seepage From The Fluid Pan Area
- Drivetrain - Rear Axle Grinding Noise On Low Speed Turns
- A/T - Cannot Engage Drive Or Reverse
- A/T - Sport Transmission Paddle Shifters Inoperative
- A/T - SMG Display Changes From 'N' to 'R'
- A/T - Gear Blocking Fault Codes Set
- A/T - Unable To Select Drive Or Reverse
- A/T Controls - Can't Select Drive Or Reverse/Codes Set
- Drivetrain - Rear End Click/Crack Noise On Load Change
- A/T - Failsafe Mode/Can't Shift Gears/Fault Codes Set
- Difficult gear selection
- Inoperative
- Leaks
- No shift/Incorrect gear engagement
- Noise
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- A/T - ZF A/T Oil Leaks, Diagnosis, and Repair Information
- M/T - Repairs To Clutch Pedal Assembly
- A/T - Failures Due To Incorrect Installation
- Engine - Removal/Installation Tips
- A/T - Fluid Seepage From The Fluid Pan Area
- Drivetrain - Rear Axle Grinding Noise On Low Speed Turns
- A/T - Cannot Engage Drive Or Reverse
- Campaign - SMG Hydraulic Unit Electric Motor
- A/T - Diagnostics for Inoperative Paddle Shifters
- A/T - Sport Transmission Paddle Shifters Inoperative
- Drivetrain - Differential Cover Sealant
- A/T - SMG Display Changes From 'N' to 'R'
- A/T - Gear Blocking Fault Codes Set
- A/T - Unable To Select Drive Or Reverse
- A/T Controls - Can't Select Drive Or Reverse/Codes Set
- Drivetrain - Rear End Click/Crack Noise On Load Change
- A/T - Diagnosis And Troubleshooting Hints
- A/T - Failsafe Mode/Can't Shift Gears/Fault Codes Set
- Maintenance - Condition Based Service (CBS) Overview
- M/T - Dual Mass Flywheel Diagnostic Criteria
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.