transmission problem
11-21-2008, 08:55 AM
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This does not sound exactly like problem described but it is the only active service bulletin that is close as of now.
SI B 24 09 08
Automatic Transmission October 2008
Technical Service
SUBJECT
GWS - Transmission Jumps Back to Neutral
MODEL
E70 (X5 3.0i) with N52K and 6HP19TU from 12/06 up to 09/08
E70 (X5 4.8i) with N62TU and 6HP26TU from 12/06 up to 09/08
E60, E61 (528i, 535i) with N52K/N54 and 6HP19TU from 03/07 up to 09/08
E60 (550i) with N62TU and 6HP26TU from 03/07 up to 09/08
SITUATION
The customer may complain that intermittently, after selecting the drive or reverse gears, the transmission jumps back to neutral.
Both displays (in the Kombi and on the GWS) are switching from D (or R) to N at the same time.
No faults are stored in either the EGS transmission control module or in the GWS shifter.
CAUSE
GWS software error
SOLUTION
On a customer complaint basis only, check the vehicle's integration level.
If the integration level is:
On E60, E61 vehicles ? E060-08-03-550 or lower
On E70 vehicles - E070-08-05-525 or lower
Reprogram and recode the complete vehicle with a current Progman version (V31.1, or higher). The target integration levels are E060-08-09-520 or E070-08-09-520, respectively, for E60/E61 and E70 vehicles.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty or the Certified Pre-Owned Program.
Defect Code:.. 25 16 06 66 00
Labor Operation:.............................. Labor Allowance:............................. Description:
61 00 801.......................................... 7 FRU............................................. Programming coding modules without CAS
61 00 811........................................... 8 FRU.............................................Pr ogramming coding modules including CAS
SI B 24 09 08
Automatic Transmission October 2008
Technical Service
SUBJECT
GWS - Transmission Jumps Back to Neutral
MODEL
E70 (X5 3.0i) with N52K and 6HP19TU from 12/06 up to 09/08
E70 (X5 4.8i) with N62TU and 6HP26TU from 12/06 up to 09/08
E60, E61 (528i, 535i) with N52K/N54 and 6HP19TU from 03/07 up to 09/08
E60 (550i) with N62TU and 6HP26TU from 03/07 up to 09/08
SITUATION
The customer may complain that intermittently, after selecting the drive or reverse gears, the transmission jumps back to neutral.
Both displays (in the Kombi and on the GWS) are switching from D (or R) to N at the same time.
No faults are stored in either the EGS transmission control module or in the GWS shifter.
CAUSE
GWS software error
SOLUTION
On a customer complaint basis only, check the vehicle's integration level.
If the integration level is:
On E60, E61 vehicles ? E060-08-03-550 or lower
On E70 vehicles - E070-08-05-525 or lower
Reprogram and recode the complete vehicle with a current Progman version (V31.1, or higher). The target integration levels are E060-08-09-520 or E070-08-09-520, respectively, for E60/E61 and E70 vehicles.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty or the Certified Pre-Owned Program.
Defect Code:.. 25 16 06 66 00
Labor Operation:.............................. Labor Allowance:............................. Description:
61 00 801.......................................... 7 FRU............................................. Programming coding modules without CAS
61 00 811........................................... 8 FRU.............................................Pr ogramming coding modules including CAS
11-21-2008, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by TMQ' post='727690' date='Nov 21 2008, 12:32 PM
As far as I know, the transmissions used in the 3 and 5 series are mostly the same, across similar engine models.
Of course, BMW is notorious for the auto transmission issues, including the infamous "no reverse" issue. I haven't heard too much about this, but will monitor this closely.
It will be helpful to others if you could provide more specifics on your transmission failure. at least it's still within warranty.
Of course, BMW is notorious for the auto transmission issues, including the infamous "no reverse" issue. I haven't heard too much about this, but will monitor this closely.
It will be helpful to others if you could provide more specifics on your transmission failure. at least it's still within warranty.
Best regards.
11-21-2008, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by cobradav' post='727715' date='Nov 21 2008, 07:55 PM
This does not sound exactly like problem described but it is the only active service bulletin that is close as of now.
SI B 24 09 08
Automatic Transmission October 2008
Technical Service
SUBJECT
GWS - Transmission Jumps Back to Neutral
MODEL
E60, E61 (528i, 535i) with N52K/N54 and 6HP19TU from 03/07 up to 09/08
E60 (550i) with N62TU and 6HP26TU from 03/07 up to 09/08
SITUATION
The customer may complain that intermittently, after selecting the drive or reverse gears, the transmission jumps back to neutral.
Both displays (in the Kombi and on the GWS) are switching from D (or R) to N at the same time.
No faults are stored in either the EGS transmission control module or in the GWS shifter.
CAUSE
GWS software error
SOLUTION
On a customer complaint basis only, check the vehicle's integration level.
SI B 24 09 08
Automatic Transmission October 2008
Technical Service
SUBJECT
GWS - Transmission Jumps Back to Neutral
MODEL
E60, E61 (528i, 535i) with N52K/N54 and 6HP19TU from 03/07 up to 09/08
E60 (550i) with N62TU and 6HP26TU from 03/07 up to 09/08
SITUATION
The customer may complain that intermittently, after selecting the drive or reverse gears, the transmission jumps back to neutral.
Both displays (in the Kombi and on the GWS) are switching from D (or R) to N at the same time.
No faults are stored in either the EGS transmission control module or in the GWS shifter.
CAUSE
GWS software error
SOLUTION
On a customer complaint basis only, check the vehicle's integration level.
Is the 31.2 a solution to this problem?
11-21-2008, 04:14 PM
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I don't have these problems per se with my SAT. However, if you do not engage the brakes slightly, you cannot go from P to D or the converse. I sometimes find that a little irritating, knowing however why the did it. That's not what you're complaining about, right?
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11-21-2008, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 08E60' post='725387' date='Nov 19 2008, 02:39 PM
I have been having problem on my transmission. I have had a hard time shifting from Park to Reverse. Not just on cold engine. It doesn't happen all the time, but I will say about 50% of the time it happens. Since I can't go from P to R, I had to go from P to D and then to R. Anyone else is experiencing the same problem? I don't know if it's just a problem with the sport tranny or the same thing with the auto tranny.
Dealer replaced "shifter switch". Came back about 3-4 mos later. Replaced the shifter switch again.
Its been fine for 4 mos now.
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11-21-2008, 09:43 PM
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Have the same problem intermittently as well (from P>R, or D>R). Figured I was not pushing the shift knob up hard enough or too fast. Still happens sometimes when I take my time and push up hard. Glad I've got some fast reflexes for the brake pedal. Figured I'd wait til January for my 12 month service. Need to report this problem, hard brake pedal with some starts, and hopefully get the software update to fix the "turbo lag".
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