slight slam when down shifting into 3rd and 2nd
#1
slight slam when down shifting into 3rd and 2nd
I’m getting a slightly hard down shift. It used to be down shifting to 3rd and now I feel something when down shifting to 2nd.
I’ve had a recent software update. What other things could it be?
I’ve had a recent software update. What other things could it be?
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Did they replace mechatronics when they replaced the transmission?
May be worth swapping fluid/filter/pan and changing solenoids
This fixed all the jerky/hiccup'y, slow shifting into reverse, error messages when driving it hard errors..
Video I did of changing mine:
May be worth swapping fluid/filter/pan and changing solenoids
This fixed all the jerky/hiccup'y, slow shifting into reverse, error messages when driving it hard errors..
Video I did of changing mine:
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Did they replace mechatronics when they replaced the transmission?
May be worth swapping fluid/filter/pan and changing solenoids
This fixed all the jerky/hiccup'y, slow shifting into reverse, error messages when driving it hard errors..
Video I did of changing mine:
BMW E60 545i ZF 6HP26 / 6HP19 Mechatronics / Valve body Removal / Solenoid Replacement - YouTube
May be worth swapping fluid/filter/pan and changing solenoids
This fixed all the jerky/hiccup'y, slow shifting into reverse, error messages when driving it hard errors..
Video I did of changing mine:
BMW E60 545i ZF 6HP26 / 6HP19 Mechatronics / Valve body Removal / Solenoid Replacement - YouTube
#7
It may fix it
but $1650 is pretty ridiculous in my opinion. ZF fluid, a new pan w/new filter total is about $250. The sleeve is like $20 if I remember right
$1300 in labor is well, ridiculous
but $1650 is pretty ridiculous in my opinion. ZF fluid, a new pan w/new filter total is about $250. The sleeve is like $20 if I remember right
$1300 in labor is well, ridiculous
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I just obtained a new pan, 6 liters of ZF lifeguard fluid, 24 pan bolts, and a new mechatronic sealing sleeve shipped to my door for $330. So assuming those part prices, $1300 in labor charges to do what they're suggesting is absolute robbery. Seriously, I wish people would consider not taking their cars to the dealer unless it is absolutely necessary. You get much better attention to detail at independents, and even MORE attention to detail if you do it yourself. I literally watched a woman with a run of the mill E90 get quoted over $3000 for four tires and an alignment today at a dealer. Three grand....
if you don't feel comfortable doing this yourself, find a qualified BMW indy that will do it for you. ZF has strict filling requirements with regard to temperature, so make sure whoever does this is aware of the proper way to do it.
I would certainly hope that if you had a complete transmission replacement 50K miles ago, your solenoids aren't already failing. Who replaced the transmission for you?
I see you're in DC. I lived just outside of the city for over 20 years. Let me know if you need a couple of recommendations for BMW independents up that way. I used to work for one.
good luck with the car.
if you don't feel comfortable doing this yourself, find a qualified BMW indy that will do it for you. ZF has strict filling requirements with regard to temperature, so make sure whoever does this is aware of the proper way to do it.
I would certainly hope that if you had a complete transmission replacement 50K miles ago, your solenoids aren't already failing. Who replaced the transmission for you?
I see you're in DC. I lived just outside of the city for over 20 years. Let me know if you need a couple of recommendations for BMW independents up that way. I used to work for one.
good luck with the car.
Last edited by KyleB; 12-05-2013 at 03:32 PM.