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Oct 15, 2004 | 02:17 PM

RoBD305

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Been noticing a problem though very rare. There are times when I am driving the, the car will pop out of gear. Noticed this in 1st and 2nd gear. Anybody have this problem or have an idea what causes this? Thanks
BTW its a 04 545i/6speed

Oct 15, 2004 | 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RoBD305' date='Oct 15 2004, 03:17 PM

Been noticing a problem though very rare.? There are times when I am driving the, the car will pop out of gear.? Noticed this in 1st and 2nd gear.? Anybody have this problem or have an idea what causes this?? Thanks
BTW its a 04 545i/6speed

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No no popping out for me. But the transmission does bank against its housing when I turn off the car. They all (BMW Munich, BMW Rome and Bob Smith BMW Calabasas, CA) say thats normal.

Oct 15, 2004 | 02:36 PM

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Does it only happen when coasting in gear or does it happen under acceleration too?

Oct 15, 2004 | 02:40 PM

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RoBD305:
Welcome to the forum. I have a 2004 manual 6-speed with 11,000 miles, never had it pop out of any gear. Please keep us informed, thanks

Oct 15, 2004 | 04:04 PM

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I have not experienced my gear popping out either, but I have noticed that my gears are not as crisp as they used to be. It was easier to shift into gear not long ago, but now I can feel the gear isn't going in as smooth, especially in first and second gear. Keep us informed about the gear issues.

Oct 15, 2004 | 04:39 PM

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My 911 that popped out of gear and that spelled big problems. Most likely your synchronization cones or gears themselves are gone. This could also be a clutch problem but transmission is much more likely culpirate.

Oct 15, 2004 | 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RoBD305' date='Oct 15 2004, 04:17 PM

.........? Thanks
BTW its a 04 545i/6speed.....

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Okay... so I'll be the a$$ by saying ".. Hey Buddy!! all 545 are 6spds!!"

Yeah!! Never have that problem you're talkin about on my 6 spds

cheers,

beewang

Oct 16, 2004 | 01:39 AM

heezy545i

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545i/6 = 545 with manual transmission

Oct 16, 2004 | 01:56 AM

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That's what I've always referenced, too, though it may not be totally distinctive today, it still lives in many minds.

Oct 16, 2004 | 04:53 AM

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I had an e39 which used to pop out of gear.... it took me several trips to the shop to get them to replicate problem, eventually hijacked tester locked the doors and drove until it poped out of gear.... as soon as the dealer witnessed the problem they were happy to fit new gearbox and recommended this route rather than have them take it apart and end up with risk on oil drips etc etc