11-11-2015, 04:39 PM | #2 |
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I'm not aware that you have to do anything with the transmission for towing. It should be able to sense the added strain and downshifting when necessary.
Just make sure you don't tow too much and that your hitch is properly installed |
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11-11-2015, 10:15 PM | #3 |
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Should be an allen key under the pleather. Then you should be able to push into neutral. Or try to boost it with the tow truck and pop into neutral.
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11-12-2015, 10:04 AM | #7 |
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I recall a discussion about this somewhere on the Internet. If I remember correctly, a whole plastic panel under the car has to be removed, and then a bolt has to be tightened. Could be wrong about this, but I think I actually photocopies the instructions and placed them in the car. I'll check further.
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11-12-2015, 11:28 AM | #9 |
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B. How to unlock the eight speed transmission for (flatbed) towing?
Answer: Apparently for all 8-speed auto gear boxes (sport or standard) they updated the software to release the transmission using the lever. Red tool is no longer offered in trunk tool kit ... 1: Push start button or attempt to start the car (even if it doesn't turn over, just push it down anyway) 2: Push the lever twice in to N 3: Push the lever to N and hold for 5 seconds 4: Transmission is now disengaged for 15 minutes after which it will re-lock itself. Remember to repeat these steps BEFORE you roll the car off the flatbed! |
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I took a quick look under my X1 and the panel appears smaller than in the video but some tools may still be required. I couldn't see a dedicated access on the drivers side but I didn't crawl right under. Last edited by Jump1; 11-12-2015 at 12:47 PM.. |
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11-12-2015, 04:38 PM | #11 |
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That is what I recall from the original step-by-step instructions I once found for the X1--instructions I can't seem to find anymore. The panel is much smaller than the one in the video. No dedicated access, if I remember.
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11-12-2015, 07:38 PM | #12 |
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Attached are instructions for both electronically and mechanically unlocking transmission.
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11-13-2015, 10:42 AM | #13 |
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11-13-2015, 11:58 AM | #14 |
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Good information to have handy.
The good news is that apparently no one had to use it😀 |
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11-14-2015, 08:55 AM | #17 |
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It is a socket driver version of an allen wrench. They come in standard, numbered sizes. I have a set. BMW uses them a lot. But this does bring up an idea. I am sure a little browsing on the Internet would give one an allen wrench equivalent size to this driver. It would be slow going, but you could move that bolt up with a big allen wrench--assuming you could break the locktite like glue free initially.
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11-15-2015, 08:28 PM | #18 | |
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http://www.amazon.ca/BikeMaster-Slid...+wrench+WRENCH Last edited by Jump1; 11-15-2015 at 08:45 PM.. |
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02-11-2021, 12:13 PM | #20 |
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Guys, anyone had this issue,
I have a 2012 x1, the tiptronic shifter issue parking, doesn't go back to park, scanner read " ! Transmission (EGS) -Codes 1" -5130 Gear Selector Switch interface. if you know the issue please advise. Much appreciated, |
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