Drivetrain - Transfer Case Fault Codes 5460/55C4
XDRIVE TRANSFER CASE (VTG) FAULT CODES 5460 AND 55C4Reference Number(s): B27 200 04
Date of Issue: April 16, 2004
BMW/Model(s): E53 (X5), E83 (X3)
GROUP: 27 - Intermediate and Special Transmission
Related Ref Number(s): 27 200 04
ARTICLE BEGINNING
SUBJECT
xDrive Transfer Case (VTG) Fault Codes 5460 and 55C4
AFFECTED VEHICLES
E53 X5 (9/03 - 2/04) and E83 X3 (9/03 - 2/04)
COMPLAINT
DCS and 4x4 warning lights are illuminated in the instrument cluster.
FAULT CODES
FC5460 motor current measurement fault
FC55C4 no message from DSC
CAUSE
Software error in the VTG control unit causing motor current draw and motor position comparison to fall outside of specified tolerance range.
MEASURE
a. X5: Code VTG control unit using DIS CD37.
b. X3: Code VTG control unit using CIP 11.
PRODUCTION
VTG coding data was rectified in February 2004.