Bad transfer case

eltrapo67 · 10-18-2017, 09:40 AM

Looks like it spun the gears around and now there’s no teeth to move it.

eltrapo67 · 10-18-2017, 09:41 AM

Any advice would be appreciated

jwebb335xi · 10-19-2017, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by eltrapo67

Any advice would be appreciated

Yikes; sorry to see that! Good luck

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JETmn · 10-27-2017, 09:33 AM

What kind of advice are you looking for? Best bet at that point is to buy a used one in good shape and replace it.

Shorts · 10-27-2017, 01:50 PM

What symptoms did you have when driving?

iwantaw335 · 10-30-2017, 08:13 PM

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p.s. · 10-30-2017, 10:14 PM

I'd prob awd delete. Actually starting to see these cars at junkyards might be able to grab another transfer case there.

JETmn · 10-31-2017, 09:12 AM

car-part.com has them for $300 and up.

ucdbiendog · 10-31-2017, 03:25 PM

this exact thing happened to me. a needle bearing in the clutch pack disintegrated, allowing the clutch to "over-compress" which in turn allows that gear to go too far. there are kits to rebuild the clutch, but i recall finding it was cheaper to just find a used one on ebay.

here's what happened to mine:

domain007 · 10-31-2017, 10:04 PM

What were the symptoms you were having before it went kaput?

ucdbiendog · 11-01-2017, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by domain007

What were the symptoms you were having before it went kaput?

kept getting the following fault:
- Fault: :Transfer case / Transmission ECU Failure / Clutch is in the open position - rear wheel drive - Transfer Ec / distributor gear fault
- Code: 005F3A

ucdbiendog · 11-01-2017, 01:30 PM

here is what my crushed bearing looked like when i took apart the clutch pack

JETmn · 11-02-2017, 08:37 AM

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here is what my crushed bearing looked like when i took apart the clutch pack

Wow, that is amazing! I should hopefully be ripping mine apart this weekend. Is that bearing inside the t-case?

ucdbiendog · 11-02-2017, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JETmn

Wow, that is amazing! I should hopefully be ripping mine apart this weekend. Is that bearing inside the t-case?

yes. here's a diagram: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-f...07/ATC-300.jpg

I believe it is contained within the #12 assembly. could also be #11. it it within the clutch stackup on that side

JETmn · 11-02-2017, 11:48 AM

Got it, I knew I hadn't seen that on the diagram. My #43 is going out, just has some play so hopefully nothing else is in bad shape.

ucdbiendog · 11-08-2017, 05:36 PM

did you ever get your t-case opened up?

JETmn · 11-09-2017, 08:50 AM

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did you ever get your t-case opened up?

Unfortunately some other things came up and I didn't get to work on it and I probably won't be this weekend either. I want to get it pulled and opened up so I can order parts, so maybe I can squeak it in some night.

zmanfamily · 11-11-2017, 10:49 AM

I have a 2008 335xi and have a bearing noise that sounds like it is coming from the input bearing in the transfer case. Planning on taking it apart this weekend. I will post pics as I go.....

RTH335xi · 12-29-2017, 11:01 AM

i think i have a failing transfer case. any photos and hints you can post would be helpful. not sure i want to tackle this myself.

Julian2485 · 12-31-2017, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ucdbiendog

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Originally Posted by domain007

What were the symptoms you were having before it went kaput?

kept getting the following fault:
- Fault: :Transfer case / Transmission ECU Failure / Clutch is in the open position - rear wheel drive - Transfer Ec / distributor gear fault
- Code: 005F3A

Was there any grinding or any noise at all. I'm occasionally getting the 4x4 light but once i turn the car off and on it goes away. My alignment is way off though due to coilover installation and m3 rear control arms and heard real bad alignment can trigger it.

jskin1510 · 01-04-2018, 05:56 PM

I'm wondering if this is what happened to mine (or maybe transfer case actuator? or is this the same thing)

A few months ago, as soon as the car started moving (or I went into gear) I got the lights and notifications on I-drive AWD, DSC, 4x4, Brake malfunction. Car has been only RWD ever since.

Wondering if this is the most likely option of what went wrong? or possible other options? Any other symptoms of what else was going on with yours before you confirmed it was this?

JETmn · 01-05-2018, 09:30 AM

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I'm wondering if this is what happened to mine (or maybe transfer case actuator? or is this the same thing)

A few months ago, as soon as the car started moving (or I went into gear) I got the lights and notifications on I-drive AWD, DSC, 4x4, Brake malfunction. Car has been only RWD ever since.

Wondering if this is the most likely option of what went wrong? or possible other options? Any other symptoms of what else was going on with yours before you confirmed it was this?

I would try the worm gear first. Had the drivetrain been making grinding noises prior to that? Mine was getting pretty noisy and still hadn't thrown any codes.

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10-27-2017, 09:33 AM	#4
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JETmn Lieutenant Colonel 247 Rep 1,595 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Msport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335Xi [0.00]	car-part.com has them for $300 and up. __________________ 2011 335Xi 6AT - VRSF catless DP - VRSF 7" FMIC with turbo inlet pipe - VRSF chargepipe - Pure Stage 1 turbo - JB4 - E30 - xHP Stage 3 - Strongflex tension bushings - Whiteline RSFB - UUC rear swaybar
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ucdbiendog Captain 93 Rep 610 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi E90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Reno, NV iTrader: (0)	this exact thing happened to me. a needle bearing in the clutch pack disintegrated, allowing the clutch to "over-compress" which in turn allows that gear to go too far. there are kits to rebuild the clutch, but i recall finding it was cheaper to just find a used one on ebay. here's what happened to mine:
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domain007 Private First Class 21 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2010 335i X-drive Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Ottawa ON iTrader: (0)	What were the symptoms you were having before it went kaput?
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ucdbiendog Captain 93 Rep 610 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi E90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Reno, NV iTrader: (0)	here is what my crushed bearing looked like when i took apart the clutch pack Attached Images
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JETmn Lieutenant Colonel 247 Rep 1,595 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Msport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335Xi [0.00]	Got it, I knew I hadn't seen that on the diagram. My #43 is going out, just has some play so hopefully nothing else is in bad shape. __________________ 2011 335Xi 6AT - VRSF catless DP - VRSF 7" FMIC with turbo inlet pipe - VRSF chargepipe - Pure Stage 1 turbo - JB4 - E30 - xHP Stage 3 - Strongflex tension bushings - Whiteline RSFB - UUC rear swaybar
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zmanfamily Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2008 335XI Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Westerville, Ohio iTrader: (0)	Bearing noise in transfer case I have a 2008 335xi and have a bearing noise that sounds like it is coming from the input bearing in the transfer case. Planning on taking it apart this weekend. I will post pics as I go.....
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RTH335xi Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Galveston TX iTrader: (0)	noisy case i think i have a failing transfer case. any photos and hints you can post would be helpful. not sure i want to tackle this myself.
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jskin1510 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335xi Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	I'm wondering if this is what happened to mine (or maybe transfer case actuator? or is this the same thing) A few months ago, as soon as the car started moving (or I went into gear) I got the lights and notifications on I-drive AWD, DSC, 4x4, Brake malfunction. Car has been only RWD ever since. Wondering if this is the most likely option of what went wrong? or possible other options? Any other symptoms of what else was going on with yours before you confirmed it was this? __________________ 08 335xi- CP-E DCI's,VRSF 7" FMIC, UR Charge pipe w/ Tial Q BOV, JB4 G5, PE mod, 19" Sonic Tuning SC 7 wheels
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