BMW 6 Diesel Error Message: Diagnostic Help Needed

Hey there! I've got some experience working on BMWs. I actually had a similar issue with my 2019 BMW 4 Series diesel last month. When I saw your post, it immediately reminded me of what happened to mine. I got those error messages too, and since I have some DIY car maintenance experience, I first connected my OBD2 reader to check the codes. Turned out it wasn't anything serious in my case, just needed to complete a drive cycle to reset the system readiness monitors. Can you share what exact error message you're seeing on the display? Also, do you have access to the specific error code from the diagnostic memory? That would really help narrow down if it's the same issue I dealt with. In my case, I didn't have to pay anything since it was just a matter of clearing the codes and completing a proper drive cycle. The 6 Series is pretty similar to my 4 Series in terms of electronics, but each case can be different. Let me know those details and I'll try to help further!

Hey there! I've got some experience working on BMWs. I actually had a similar issue with my 2019 BMW 4 Series diesel last month. When I saw your post, it immediately reminded me of what happened to mine. I got those error messages too, and since I have some DIY car maintenance experience, I first connected my OBD2 reader to check the codes. Turned out it wasn't anything serious in my case, just needed to complete a drive cycle to reset the system readiness monitors. Can you share what exact error message you're seeing on the display? Also, do you have access to the specific error code from the diagnostic memory? That would really help narrow down if it's the same issue I dealt with. In my case, I didn't have to pay anything since it was just a matter of clearing the codes and completing a proper drive cycle. The 6 Series is pretty similar to my 4 Series in terms of electronics, but each case can be different. Let me know those details and I'll try to help further!

Thanks for sharing your experience! I've got 51393 KM on my car and just had it serviced last month, so this error caught me off guard. I managed to get the error code, it's P1014. The display shows "Drivetrain malfunction" in yellow, not red, which I guess is somewhat reassuring. I don't have an OBD reader myself, but I'm starting to think it might be worth investing in one. Did you need to follow any specific pattern for your drive cycle to reset the system? Just wondering if I could try this before heading to the workshop. What's really odd is that the car runs perfectly fine otherwise, no performance issues, no strange noises, nothing unusual except for that pesky warning light.

Thanks for sharing your experience! I've got 51393 KM on my car and just had it serviced last month, so this error caught me off guard. I managed to get the error code, it's P1014. The display shows "Drivetrain malfunction" in yellow, not red, which I guess is somewhat reassuring. I don't have an OBD reader myself, but I'm starting to think it might be worth investing in one. Did you need to follow any specific pattern for your drive cycle to reset the system? Just wondering if I could try this before heading to the workshop. What's really odd is that the car runs perfectly fine otherwise, no performance issues, no strange noises, nothing unusual except for that pesky warning light.

Hey again! Yeah, that P1014 code is exactly what I dealt with on my BMW! Since we have similar models, I can totally relate to your confusion, especially since the car runs fine otherwise. That yellow warning is indeed less concerning than a red one, good catch there! For the drive cycle that worked for me, it wasn't too complicated. I just made sure the tank was between 1/4 and 3/4 full, then did a mix of normal driving for about 20-30 minutes. The key was letting the car warm up properly before pushing it a bit, nothing crazy, just normal acceleration and braking. Since you mentioned getting it serviced last month, I'm even more convinced it's the same issue I had. Sometimes these sensors get a bit finicky after service work, especially if the battery was disconnected at any point. Mine did the same thing after an oil change. About the OBD reader, honestly, it's been super helpful since I got it. I paid about 70 bucks for mine, and it's already saved me several unnecessary trips to the workshop. If you're planning to keep the car for a while, it's definitely worth the investment. One thing though, if the warning persists after a couple of drive cycles, you might want to get it checked out just to be safe. But based on my experience with the same code, it's likely just the system being oversensitive rather than an actual drivetrain issue.

Hey again! Yeah, that P1014 code is exactly what I dealt with on my BMW! Since we have similar models, I can totally relate to your confusion, especially since the car runs fine otherwise. That yellow warning is indeed less concerning than a red one, good catch there! For the drive cycle that worked for me, it wasn't too complicated. I just made sure the tank was between 1/4 and 3/4 full, then did a mix of normal driving for about 20-30 minutes. The key was letting the car warm up properly before pushing it a bit, nothing crazy, just normal acceleration and braking. Since you mentioned getting it serviced last month, I'm even more convinced it's the same issue I had. Sometimes these sensors get a bit finicky after service work, especially if the battery was disconnected at any point. Mine did the same thing after an oil change. About the OBD reader, honestly, it's been super helpful since I got it. I paid about 70 bucks for mine, and it's already saved me several unnecessary trips to the workshop. If you're planning to keep the car for a while, it's definitely worth the investment. One thing though, if the warning persists after a couple of drive cycles, you might want to get it checked out just to be safe. But based on my experience with the same code, it's likely just the system being oversensitive rather than an actual drivetrain issue.

Thanks everyone for your input. This has been really helpful, especially hearing about that specific drive cycle pattern. I've decided to give it a try tomorrow, will make sure the tank's at the right level and follow that warm-up routine you mentioned. Actually, now that you bring it up about the service work possibly triggering this, I remember they did have to disconnect the battery when they were working on it last month. That connection makes a lot of sense. I'm also convinced about getting an OBD reader now. Better to have one and not need it than the other way around. I'll try the drive cycle first though, and if that doesn't clear things up, I'll head to the workshop. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their experiences, it's definitely made me feel less worried about the whole situation! Just to keep things neat, I'll update this thread once I've tried these suggestions. Thanks again for all the helpful advice!

Thanks everyone for your input. This has been really helpful, especially hearing about that specific drive cycle pattern. I've decided to give it a try tomorrow, will make sure the tank's at the right level and follow that warm-up routine you mentioned. Actually, now that you bring it up about the service work possibly triggering this, I remember they did have to disconnect the battery when they were working on it last month. That connection makes a lot of sense. I'm also convinced about getting an OBD reader now. Better to have one and not need it than the other way around. I'll try the drive cycle first though, and if that doesn't clear things up, I'll head to the workshop. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their experiences, it's definitely made me feel less worried about the whole situation! Just to keep things neat, I'll update this thread once I've tried these suggestions. Thanks again for all the helpful advice!