SMG Transmission failure
02-12-2010, 03:21 PM
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02-12-2010, 04:29 PM
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Am I missing something? The OP stated the exact parts the car needed, I looked them up on realoem.com and they only cost $5XX. So they have to drop the tranny to replace these parts. they don't have to completely dismantle the tranny do they? Just drop it and replace these two parts?
Why the $5,000 labor charge then?
I don't get it. Most of the talk since has been about tranny replacement and complete rebuild - not the OP's issues right? Or is it me?
Why the $5,000 labor charge then?
I don't get it. Most of the talk since has been about tranny replacement and complete rebuild - not the OP's issues right? Or is it me?
https://5series.net/forums/topic/825...a-is-a-ripoff/
This guy here did his own and he makes it sound pretty damn easy to do as there is only a couple bolts.
02-12-2010, 04:37 PM
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Yeah well I am talking about the SMG for the M5 which I will guarantee is more than a 550i automatic. Also I would bet that the 550i auto will last until at least 100,000 before needing a rebuild, while the SMG M5 can grenade at a moments notice....ok not that bad but compared to a 550i automatic it is not as reliable or durable.
That is one thing that scares me on M cars. Would love to own one but like every single part is double in cost.
02-12-2010, 05:16 PM
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I don't believe the tranny has to come out. Dealership is just taking him for a ride. The issue use to be a few years ago that you couldn't buy just the pump part. Now you can.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/825...a-is-a-ripoff/
This guy here did his own and he makes it sound pretty damn easy to do as there is only a couple bolts.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/825...a-is-a-ripoff/
This guy here did his own and he makes it sound pretty damn easy to do as there is only a couple bolts.
This makes sense. Everyone is off into complete tranny replacement yada yada yada and this isn't the guys issue. If its as simple as finding these parts and replacing them - do some research, buy the parts, research some more, get the tools, and replace them.
02-13-2010, 04:39 AM
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My SMG transmission on my 545 was yanked and replaced under warranty, however I don't think that they needed to do that. I think they did it to study the problem and them having both the tranny and electro-hydraulic systems back intact was beneficial.
02-13-2010, 06:31 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545I SMG. 2006 Nissan Titan SE. 2006 Daytona 675. YZ250F. John Deere 2520.
See my experience here....
https://5series.net/forums/topic/825...a-is-a-ripoff/
It ended up costing me just $40 for the fluid to refill resevior when I was finished. BMW says this is lifetime fluid, but mine was very dirty when I replaced it. It may only be a bad relay, but you can't tell until you put voltage on the part direclty under the car. Its probably only one or the other not both. I would doubt the relay and pump failed at the same time. Also be aware that there is a hidden inline fuse for that pump that "IS NOT" in any of the marked fuseboxes, or fusebox locations in this car. This took me a very long time to figure out when I was pulling my hair out on my car. I did figure out in the process that you can shift the smg by using wires directly to pump if your in a pinch.
I've put 20,000 miles on the car since BMW NA told me I needed a new transmission, for $8k.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/825...a-is-a-ripoff/
It ended up costing me just $40 for the fluid to refill resevior when I was finished. BMW says this is lifetime fluid, but mine was very dirty when I replaced it. It may only be a bad relay, but you can't tell until you put voltage on the part direclty under the car. Its probably only one or the other not both. I would doubt the relay and pump failed at the same time. Also be aware that there is a hidden inline fuse for that pump that "IS NOT" in any of the marked fuseboxes, or fusebox locations in this car. This took me a very long time to figure out when I was pulling my hair out on my car. I did figure out in the process that you can shift the smg by using wires directly to pump if your in a pinch.
I've put 20,000 miles on the car since BMW NA told me I needed a new transmission, for $8k.
02-19-2010, 09:40 AM
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See my experience here....
https://5series.net/forums/topic/825...a-is-a-ripoff/
It ended up costing me just $40 for the fluid to refill resevior when I was finished. BMW says this is lifetime fluid, but mine was very dirty when I replaced it. It may only be a bad relay, but you can't tell until you put voltage on the part direclty under the car. Its probably only one or the other not both. I would doubt the relay and pump failed at the same time. Also be aware that there is a hidden inline fuse for that pump that "IS NOT" in any of the marked fuseboxes, or fusebox locations in this car. This took me a very long time to figure out when I was pulling my hair out on my car. I did figure out in the process that you can shift the smg by using wires directly to pump if your in a pinch.
I've put 20,000 miles on the car since BMW NA told me I needed a new transmission, for $8k.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/825...a-is-a-ripoff/
It ended up costing me just $40 for the fluid to refill resevior when I was finished. BMW says this is lifetime fluid, but mine was very dirty when I replaced it. It may only be a bad relay, but you can't tell until you put voltage on the part direclty under the car. Its probably only one or the other not both. I would doubt the relay and pump failed at the same time. Also be aware that there is a hidden inline fuse for that pump that "IS NOT" in any of the marked fuseboxes, or fusebox locations in this car. This took me a very long time to figure out when I was pulling my hair out on my car. I did figure out in the process that you can shift the smg by using wires directly to pump if your in a pinch.
I've put 20,000 miles on the car since BMW NA told me I needed a new transmission, for $8k.
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