Tranmission Warning: Gear in use without Brake
10-08-2012, 12:49 AM
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My Ride: E60 M54
Model Year: 525i 2004
Does any know what is the torx size of the 24xBolts on the plastic sump of the auto trans on E60 6HP19.
According to the link below it should be using T40;
https://5series.net/forums/e60-discu...-refill-88129/
According to BMW part number, there is no information;
Torx screw - 24 11 7 552 108 - M6X28,5
According to the bolts on my sump pan on the car, it is T27.
Reason for this question, when I already know that T27 is what I have on my vehicle - I am planning to replace the pan and oil on the my trans and 14 bolts seems to have its torx teeth #@#$#@ by previous INDY's, so I will need to replace these bolts. The new bolts which I will buy, I need to know the size of Torx bit so I can by that tool as my hollow Torx bit T27 broke while I was trying to un-screw the pan
Also, what tools was used to open the fill plug, I know it needs 8mm Hex socket, but mine won't fit since there is very less space and the thread above says to use L-shape tool, what is L-shape tool?
According to the link below it should be using T40;
https://5series.net/forums/e60-discu...-refill-88129/
According to BMW part number, there is no information;
Torx screw - 24 11 7 552 108 - M6X28,5
According to the bolts on my sump pan on the car, it is T27.
Reason for this question, when I already know that T27 is what I have on my vehicle - I am planning to replace the pan and oil on the my trans and 14 bolts seems to have its torx teeth #@#$#@ by previous INDY's, so I will need to replace these bolts. The new bolts which I will buy, I need to know the size of Torx bit so I can by that tool as my hollow Torx bit T27 broke while I was trying to un-screw the pan
Also, what tools was used to open the fill plug, I know it needs 8mm Hex socket, but mine won't fit since there is very less space and the thread above says to use L-shape tool, what is L-shape tool?
Guys, just in case the above post is confusing, I would like to know following;
1. What is the torx size on the bolts that hold the plastic transmission oil sump pan, T27 or T40 (why am I asking the question? -> read above post)
2. Is there a socket available that will fit the small area to undo the filler plug on the transmission? (So, I have only read about the L-shape tool but those do not let you torque it to specification and I can't find any 8mm socket that is in total length of 30-35mm as that is all the space there is near the transmission).
10-13-2012, 01:54 AM
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My Ride: E60 M54
Model Year: 525i 2004
Guys, I took the pan off for doing a oil drain and had the sealing sleeve ready, but I can't find where does the sleeve goes? With pan off, I can see under the transmission there is absolutely no place where the sleeve is visible. Is it hiding under "sleeve locking mechanism" or do I need to pull the valve body to reach the sleeve? What are the symptoms of leaking sleeve anyway?
Also, my pan was changed about 12,000K's during the transmission oil change. I do have a new pan, but the old one seems to be okay. Do you think I should change the pan, or just the two oil drains as recommended earlier in this post? I have the pan off at the moment as I am trying to figure out the sleeve and have to get 12 new bolts (which I am going to do a washer + M6 high tensile bolt combination).
Would appreciate if anyone can share there thoughts on the sleeve and pan.
Also, my pan was changed about 12,000K's during the transmission oil change. I do have a new pan, but the old one seems to be okay. Do you think I should change the pan, or just the two oil drains as recommended earlier in this post? I have the pan off at the moment as I am trying to figure out the sleeve and have to get 12 new bolts (which I am going to do a washer + M6 high tensile bolt combination).
Would appreciate if anyone can share there thoughts on the sleeve and pan.
11-08-2012, 04:32 PM
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My Ride: E60 M54
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This issue has been resolved and fix was proper oil drain and refill. The previous Indy under filled and did not follow the ZF oil change procedure. Hopefully, this issue will never appear for the life of my baby remaining 
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My Ride: 2002 745li
What sloved my issue 2002 BMW745li
There was a wiire loose under the dash right above the area where your left foot rest.I also would have to press brake multiple time to start car before I reconnected the wire.
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Yell out for help,
From past few months, everytime I start the car for the first time in the morning (cold) it starts rough and the car gives a warning message "Caution ? Gear can be engaged without applying brake. Possible to continue your journey with caution. Switch off engine before leaving". After running the car for couple of minutes, turning off and turning back on, the message goes away until next day when it is cold again. Any clues?
Prior to my BMW 525i E60, I had a Honda accord which died on its tranmission, I don't want this one to die on it tranmission again..............please help with any solution.
Stealer looked at it for $200+ and suggested a software upgrade or replacement of triptronic system which will cost me 5K.
I hope some BMW Guru outthere can save me here.........
Cheers.
From past few months, everytime I start the car for the first time in the morning (cold) it starts rough and the car gives a warning message "Caution ? Gear can be engaged without applying brake. Possible to continue your journey with caution. Switch off engine before leaving". After running the car for couple of minutes, turning off and turning back on, the message goes away until next day when it is cold again. Any clues?
Prior to my BMW 525i E60, I had a Honda accord which died on its tranmission, I don't want this one to die on it tranmission again..............please help with any solution.
Stealer looked at it for $200+ and suggested a software upgrade or replacement of triptronic system which will cost me 5K.
I hope some BMW Guru outthere can save me here.........
Cheers.
Change my PVC pipe yesterday from my manifold and now I have this on never had it before could I’ve messed something up putting the manifold back in?
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Transmission warning HELP
Can you recall if you needed to remove the plastic cover under the steering wheel to have access to the cable you mentioned? Thank you
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