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e30 transmission shifting late
My 91 ix auto trans shifts late into 2nd gear when you first drive it but after it shifts 1 or two times it is fine until it sits for a while. I've heard that this is a relatively common problem but does anyone know how to fix it?
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02-22-2004, 12:20 PM
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Don't have an automatic but...have experience with them. When was the last time the tranny was flushed and filter cleaned / changed? Are the tranny fluids correct? Are the bands slipping in any other gear?
Late into first gear means ... it holds 1st for a longer than normal period of time? Jason |
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02-22-2004, 07:07 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Check the fluid level first. Low fluid level can cause this..
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02-23-2004, 10:25 AM
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Had the tranny serviced. fluid level is good. doesn't have problems in any other gear and once it shifts a couple times it shifts fine. greg
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02-23-2004, 06:34 PM
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Did you make sure the shop used the correct grade ATF?
Did you have the tranny serviced at a Jiffy Lube type place, or at an actual BMW shop? Sometimes they can get this stuff wrong... |
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02-24-2004, 07:19 AM
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1962 Porsche 356B T6
