2013 BMW X3 Transmission Voltage Code

175,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ASHOK SAINI
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The following code shows up 420571 ETC voltage supply: Outside of specified range (below 6.5V).

When I am stopped on a red light and vehicle is in drive, it switches to parking sometimes and if otherwise it stays in drive, but this above code appears and vehicle won't move ahead unless the lever goes back in parking, and I manually put the vehicle in drive myself.

As it shows above voltage below 6.5 could it need a battery change, it not been changed from 8 years, but I don't have any issues with starting.
Sep 19, 2023 at 5:01 AM
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Yes, this code means you need a new battery. Here is how to change it out and please clean the battery cables as well.

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

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Sep 21, 2023 at 2:41 AM

Suggested Repair

Replace the battery and clean the battery cable connections.

Conversation Summary

A 2013 BMW X3 sets code 420571 for ETC voltage supply below 6.5V. At a stop in Drive it sometimes shifts to Park, or stays in Drive but will not move until the lever is returned to Park and Drive is selected again. The battery is eight years old but starting is normal. The expert said the code indicates a new battery is needed and advised cleaning the battery cables.

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