Transmission failure +
09-11-2017, 05:46 AM
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My Ride: 530i
Model Year: 2004
Engine: M54
i have a 07 550i.. with 143k miles on it and in the past week at take off my car is staying in 1st gear too long and the tac needle goes up to 3 and holds for about 6 aeconds and 2nd isnt very fluid either. once i get to 3rd the car is good. i jad aa complete tranny service march 2015. the indy shop i went to drove the car around the block and said its new tranny time. he didnt mention any codes so im gonna gonto another shop. kyle b can you slap me around a lil on this.
07 550i base model
Jackaonville FL
07 550i base model
Jackaonville FL
First step is going to be retrieve fault codes, I'd be leary of someone that condemns a transmission based on a 30 second test drive, it's just not that black and white any longer.
09-11-2017, 06:43 AM
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My Ride: BMW 550I BLK
Model Year: 2007
Engine: N62
jax just got rain but it stopped a while ago. we have the wind comimg thru now. some people lost power. anyway yes im gonna get to a indy shop that deals with bmw.
09-13-2017, 07:20 AM
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When I was under my car to replace the CPS, I had a look at the mechatronics connector and it was dry, so I left it alone. I've read that when they leak you can see evidence on the connecor housing. I chose not to R&R the connector and avoid disturbing the seal. At 200,000km, my box still works just fine.