What Causes a BMW to Report a Drivetrain Malfunction?

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LaRemington
07/30/25 8:49am
Drivetrain malfunctions are caused by failures in components such as the clutch, transmission, universal joint, final drive, differential, and half-shaft, and require inspection and repair at an authorized 4S shop. More information about the drivetrain is as follows: 1. Composition: The drivetrain generally consists of the clutch, transmission, universal joint, final drive, differential, and half-shaft. Its basic function is to transmit the power generated by the engine to the vehicle's driving wheels, generating driving force to enable the car to move at a certain speed. 2. Types: The composition and arrangement of the drivetrain vary depending on the type of engine, its installation position, and the intended use of the vehicle. For example, off-road vehicles often use four-wheel drive, which adds components like a transfer case to the drivetrain; whereas front-engine, front-wheel-drive vehicles do not have components such as a driveshaft in their drivetrain.
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