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Hi - Thanks for your note.
I have been pondering about the "workaround vs fix" issue too without reaching any conclusion. Since having the workaround in place, I haven't seen the problem recurring with the Start Stop off. But yes, I guess the core issue does remain.
I know that the dealer will fix it if i insist but my issue is that I have to drive from Seattle to Portland - 200 miles (and potentially stay overnight) to get it fixed-- and I am not inclined to do so yet. If the problem comes up in the Start Stop Off mode too, then I might pursue it.
The local BMW specialists and the BMW dealership charge a LOT to just diagnose the issue.
I am going to drive the next few days with the start stop on -- and see if the issue comes up. There is something wrong somewhere --- a few days back my "Daytime Running Light Malfunction" and " right side blinker malfunction came up. I resisted the urge to fix it knowing that I had driven in torrential rain coming back from Portland when the tranny issue workaround was done --- and thankfully both went away - i guess the moisture was causing the issue. When I told the dealer he promptly shipped me a indicator module free of cost -- they are really good people. Now i have a spare module!!
I have my fingers crossed --- and will update this thread with how things proceed on the tranny front.
Thanks again for your note -- its great to see such good engagement here.
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