ZF 6HP 6 Speed Auto Transmission Troubleshooting! Common problems
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2018
- This video helps troubleshoot issues with the ZF 6hp transmission found in the E60, E90, E87, E65, E70. I discuss the mechatronics unit, solenoids, mechatronics sleeves and much more.
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Why my 528i only runs on m2
Do i need to buy a new trans
How can i contact you for a tips ?
E46
Drives and shifts great
No reverse tho
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Any gearbox video? Removing seal from bell housing.
Ive been searching for advice on my BMW 745LI for over a year. My local BMW dealer wants 4000 bucks to start work on my transmission. I love my BMW autos have been part of my career for 45 years. I’m not a wealthy person, retired living on fixed income ( love Retirement) but I can’t afford to pay that price. So I’ve watched hundreds of videos so I can along with my career knowledge try and do at least a good portion of the work myself. Your transmission video was the best thing sense bubblegum. Great video pointed out exactly what I needed to get started on the BMW that has been sitting for almost a year not being driven. But I love so much that I want sale or trade it. I have hope in being able to tool around in my BMW for good deal of remaining time. THANK YOU you’ve got a new fan of your show
Dude, your (intricate) BMW systems knowledge is incredible!
Thanks for this! I have a E60 550i with the SAT and an aftermarket ESS supercharger that I installed six years ago, and the only gripe I have about the car is the downshift from 2 to 1 at a stop- the car literally JUMPS forward and it tends to scare the crap out of anybody in it (especially when rolling up behind another vehicle). The car has 83,000 miles on it now and I was just about to flush the fluid anyway. It's good to know that it's just a seal and not a more serious issue. You rock! Subscribed!!!
having the same car but with 275.000 km. 2nd to 3rd upshift is rough. Did you fix your issue?
Mine does the same but 1 gear slips tho
@@mariabutler3356 : sorry for the late reply... YES. The problem got quite a bit worse, and I ended up having problems shifting in every gear and getting slippage in the lower gears. I thought the transmission was toast, but replacing all the sleeves and seals cleaned everything up and it drives perfectly again. Aside from brakes, this was the first major issue I've had with the E60 and I am happy that it was so easy to fix.
My E46 M3, however........
Thank you so much, had a transmission shop look at it and they were going to change the whole mechatronic unit. I have the confidence to do the solenoid change myself after your awesome videos.
I have just finished repairing thid exact fault
Dead solonoid replaced the sleeve seals all working again
If your confident with diy put sonnax kit through it the accumulater piston dampers flatter out inside the valve body and the sonnax kits fix alot of issues with in the valve body
Gresat vid by the way your rite alot people can not diagnose transmission faults
Excellent video mate,
I have finally solved the problem with my BMW E60, the range sensor was at fault and your video helped me a lot to diagnose the fault.
Keep up the great work!
Cheers!
what symptoms were you experiencing?
Hello, I got a delay in upshift, from 2 to 3. What could that be?
Excellent, finally someone bringing some lights on a very dark issue.
man u very honest person keep it up we need people like u in earth!!!
i like the way he explain the transmission process
you are the best for you information
Thank you! Great video shows your knowledge and experience. You saved me over $12k on a transmission per BMW. Changed out the mechatronic unit with sleeve, plug adapter per you video. Then had Bimmerhaus program mechatronic unit with IMPA
Fantastic info😊👌
I'm driving a Audi A8 4.2 TDI whit zf 6hp26a and this was just great stuff to know. Thank you👍
N.C. resident here, triad area 📍 Thanks for your knowledge, I changed out mines and perfected it. I’ve changed the sleeves on 2 other e90’s for a reasonably lower prices 💪🏽 safe to say I’ve been making money 🥳🥳 thanks sinsei 🤲🏾
Where at in the triad area are you I’m here too need some help with my F01!
Thank you for all the info you provide to all the Beemer community.
I'm not sure how you know all this stuff but thank you for sharing your knowledge it's very helpful it's like content gold
Awesome explanation Ankur. Thanks a lot.
Straight fire video as always….Your video on replacing the sleeve save me a ton of money
Glad it saved you money! Thanks for watching!
@@ShopLifeTV the problem? I did all of tranny pan- sleeves, seals on my 335i at 130k (which was the original) - fixed the sleeve leak and Bamo- new car feel- I bought an n62 550i with 173k. Did the same thing- but not the solenoids! Still crappy shifting- back under we go! Yo- can I reset the tranny after I’m done with Carly or do I need ista? (Again- great content- second time watching this!
@Dustin´s Fish Tanks I would like to know what were the symptoms you suffered before changing the sleeves. I suffer from small jerks between first and third, and the reductions are somewhat abrupt too. Do you think those pulls will be fixed by changing all the sleeves and connectors? The oil in the box is recently changed. Thank you very much and congratulations for having been decisive in your car.
@@ShopLifeTVI have this 2nd to 1st jerk. Just starting to drive the car you don’t feel it. Later as your drive yes. It could be only low oil? Why it doesn’t feel all the time?
Thanks!
As always, great video 👍🏻
Big topic that I hear a lot too!
You my friend are exactly correct. You've come that far, just replace them all.
Awesome job! Came here looking for help with the ZF 6HP in my 2008 Jaguar XJR. Clunky 2-1 shift, now I know!
Did it help im on same situation what did you do exactly. Thanks
I appreciate you giving costs. most people don't
Thank you! Great info!
New E90 owner!! Seen your videos before. I knew I subscribe for a reason. This is so helpfull and saved me so much money. !!$$$$
Thank you very much for putting this up. Looking at a Jaguar S-Type V8 super charged car that has recently had the 6 speed ZF transmission rebuilt.
Reverse neutral range sensor error here 545i looks like you will be my best friend for the step by step as I have never done a transmission.
very intelligent & knowledgeable dude;thanks friend,you're a guru ! wow man,thanks!
Great video! I will be doing the preventative maintenance on my ZF transmission. I bought a 08 3.0si e85 a few months ago. I know the owner before the guy I got it from did a bunch of stuff but not sure on the transmission. The guy I got it from only owned it for a little over a year and only put 1500 miles on it.
Great detail very much appreciated I have this same gearbox on my Range Rover Vogue L322 2007 3.6 diesel twin turbo so I guess all this info still applies. Many thanks.
Same here
I HAVE THE E60 525I AND AND THE SAME ISSUE LIKE A JOLT WHEN COMING TO A STOP AS EXPLAINED BY HIM SO THANKS FOR THE VIDEO AND I WILL FOLLOW AND GET THIS DONE HOPE IT WORKS
Anything???
ZF6 are really good transmissions if maintained well. Penrite have a very cheap alternative to the Lifeguard 6, called Penrite ATF BMV fully synthetic. I own 4 cars all with ZF6HP26 transmissions, after full service (all seals, valve body clean, etc) oil and filter they have all performed excellent with this new OEM replacement fluid, at a fraction of the cost.
Hii. From where did you get seals in Australia.
@@tharinduchathuranga4225 have to find out myself man, did you find a source in Australia for them?
all supercheap and repco have them, youll need around 6 litres if doing a full service
You organize your presentation very well, I am an Audi tech but same applies here and you are spot on, are you an instructor?
Your videos are excellent!
I wish you can make a series of videos on the ZF8hp. Your videos are excellent.
Subscribed. Clear and useful information. Thanks!
Damn bro you covered my issues with my e65 in less than 12 minutes I've been chasing this for a month now.
What issues were you having? I currently have a code for 4E25 for electronic pressure control valve 6.
lots of good information, thank you for sharing
This is my weakness part when doing diagnostics. I diag for shops in my area and when a transmission issue comes in they right away send it to a transmission shop. So the very few I diagnose takes forever because of the research. Transmission are a different animal.
Hey Jason, great video. Do you have a video showing up how to install/setup ISTA?
Penrite are doing a OEM direct replacement fluid for Lifeguard6 ATF its called Penrite ATF BMV full synthetic and it can be used in ZF transmissions. It costs a fraction of Lifeguard, around $10/litre saving heaps of money.
You are a excellent mechanic
Man great video. 04 E60 525i, only 100k miles started slipping and going in to limp mode. Had input shaft output shaft rpm mismatch errors. Found a high end indy shop that said the clutches are toast. I guess it's not just solenoids then eh?
Brother your world class hard to find a proper mechanic like you
Awesome videos - massively informative!! About to do my wife’s gorgeous newly acquired 2010 E64’s 60k service, among a few leaks!! 😢😢😢
Excellent, informative video.
Great video my 2008 bmw 550i 2 gear slips no check engine
Really grateful for your videos bro! Quick question though, is it cool to use Pentosin atf1?
YOUR THE MAN BRO I THOUGHT MY 2009 535xi trans was a goner , going. To need to get this job done again hopefully it fixes it for the 2nd time thought the first time It did it was the sleeves and stuff the car was stick on park “P”
VERY informative! Thanks much! I have a '04 Jaguar XKR with a ZF6-something that just turned 60K and been looking for info on preventive maintenance coming up. Then last night, 200' before my driveway the amber trans. warning came on and put it in limp-home! After shut off and restart it's fine again but now I'm leary. Gearing up for a fluid change, will check into that sleeve too. Hope that catches everything I need to worry about. Well done video, thx!
How did it turn out
@@SiikPros Heh, it was the start of a series of "fun" b/s! It also soon developed what I presume is what they refer to as the "ZF bark"! A little low pitched "chirp" every time it went into 4th. Anyway I acquired a steel pan (the black one, holds the same amount of juice, has a fill port in the center, heavily built, this was the best move I made!), saw an ad for a valve body service that rectified a number of known issues with these boxes - and a lifetime guarantee too ($650). Replaced the bridge seal and the connector seal (was clean and dry but did it anyway). Got it all done, works great, big difference ... but now leaks into the inspection port of the bell housing! (Slow drip but several drops per day.) Ended up having the trans pulled, they replaced the large O-rings at the pump/trans case. (Another $1,100!) Best guess (help me here if you can!) he told me that the VB rebuild may have screwed up the anti-drainback valve from the converter, he said it only leaked when running - would love your opinion on this. After all that ($2,100 total now) it's been perfect! Well, except last year it developed ANOTHER leak!! Now it seeps ever so slowly at the connector (where it never leaked before but I replaced the seals anyway!) but it appears it could be leaking THROUGH the connector, not AROUND it. Very slow leak, several drops per month. So that's where it stands now, works perfect, seeps a little. Screw it, I'll top it off every year with a few ounces! These seem like a decent x-mission but super temperamental and love being a major p.i.t.a! Any comments are welcome, tia! I know, you're probably sorry you asked, lol!
@@flyurway no regrets about asking lol
I'm just on the fence about buying a Jag rn and it has this tranny. Things are bound to go wrong with a 17 year old car, but I'm trying to make sure I don't get myself into a financial burden lol
@@flyurway I agree just keep pouring oil in it
@@SiikPros I don't know which Jag you're talking about - I have an XKR - but they are a nice car albeit not as well built or nearly as issue-free as my Chevy truck of the same vintage. (They love electrical glitches, never let the battery run low!! Keep a maintainer on it if it sits more than 2 weeks.) The ZF6 is a tough tranny and works well when it works. But they are very temperamental to maintenance. Also, as he states here, the fluid is VERY particular. Though he swears by only getting Lifegaurd 6 at the dealer (I hear about $40/liter!!), I've found Ravenol 6 is the exact same thing for about 1/2 the price. And to go a step further, Ford SP is ALSO the exact same thing (and it's also red) for about 1/3 the price! (Ford used the same tranny early 2000's on Lincolns, T-Birds and some trucks.) I find them both on Amazon. I'm running the Ford fluid since I've gotten this thing squared away and, aside from that minor seepage I mentioned earlier, it's really working better than ever now.
Dude you're amazing! Thank you so much!
Thanks for the info....can a used egs be coded to a different car. I've been told it will only work if it's new.
The way you explain everything it Makes the whole process feel easier and easier . Thanks alot
Thank You!!
@ShopLifeTV
Hello, I have a question. Can I change ZF 4HP20 to ZF 6HP automatic transmission on Peugeot 406? Thank you.
This video really helps
Wowwowowo you answered alot of my questions i had.....very good video
Thanks so much for the info!! You just described EXACTLY what my 2005 530i e60 I just bought is doing! Thud when stopping from 2 to 1 like someone lightly rear ended the car! Also, it shifts ok if I drive quite softly but if I give it 3/4 throttle through all the gears it seems to get to maybe 3 to 4 or 4 t 5 (Im not sure, and it suddenly doesn't know if it should shift up or kick down and revs highly and throws the 'transmission malfunction!" error and light plus it goes into safe mode (1 gear only) until I turn motor off and let it sit and reset for 20 minutes or so.. Im hoping it's all to do with the mechatronics sleeve! - the previous owner just spend $4000aud getting it all 'fixed' it by way of replacing solenoid 2 for $200aud and a 'transmission service' kit which sounds like gaskets perhaps for $420 AUD - which basically did noting by the looks of it when they should have put a new mechatronics sleeve in instead!
Hi did you get yours fixed? And how did you manage to sort it out?
How did your fix go?
Great video, I have transmission issue with my BMW E90 335XI
Great video! What are your thoughts regarding incorporating a Sonnax Zip Kit along with solenoid & sleeve maintenance? Thanks
Good nigth, Very biltful video
Thanks ShopLifeTV. It's great you share this information. I will be buying a Honda Ridgeline or Passport in 2020. Ridgeline's use the 6-speed while some of the Passport's use a 9-speed. Are these good or bad transmissions?
Have you ever had to rebuild a ZF transmission? as In replace the clutch packs and stuff?
Great VID i have the 2 to 1 clunk in my f25 can i drive it like.it or have to some.work?
how do you verify / checking the solenoid if its good or bad ?if i test using a multi-test ,what scale and values i should look at it?
Good job brother
Great video thx man 👍🏼
Thank you. Great video
fantastic video
Should you reset adaptations after replacing all the seals?
Do you have any videos regarding reading the transmission codes, for solenoid errors and whatnot, with the INPA program? Thanks!
Excellent!
Great video!
Hi! Great video!
I have a bmw 635d from 2008. I've got an issue with my gearbox. After the car decelerate from around 3000-4000 rpm I can feel a shaking(shock), it's like the gearbox rush to change in to a higher gear. I've been on the service they change oil and pan but it does the same problem, apart that the gearbox it's a perfect shifter. Please help!
Great video. Really help me understand what is happening in my tranz. For the gear 2 to 1 jerk and jolt, can the mechatronic sleeve being replace by its own without replacing the entire mechatronic system.
yes you can sealing sleeve can be replace separately
Redline D6 is also good fluid for these transmissions. What about sticking accumulator pistons in the valve body?
Superb Video
Thank You !! Great video Keep up the great work....hope you get at least 500k likes !!
Wow, thanks!
Great video!!! Would replacing the sleves and fluid solve gear hunting?
Good and informative diy .👍👍👍
Thank you so much for this informative and detailed video. I have watched the other two videos as well (solenoid change and mechatronic change).
I had a transmission issue, changed solenoids and the issue got fixed! However, now I have another issue --- my car vibrates when changing the gear from P/N to D/R. The vibration disappears after I move and accelerate.
In other words, it vibrates only when the car is on the D/R + Break pedal. The vibration worsens when I spin the wheel all over to left/right while parking.
Can this still be related to transmission? e87 the same transmission in the video.
I replaced everything you mentioned and egs was swapped into the new valvebody.. I'm still having a hard downshift but regular upshifts... Also going from park to drive the car makes a hard thumb or park to reverse same hard thumb... only thing I did not do was reset adaptations
David Khan reset adaptations, all the work without resetting adaptation is basically worthless. Easiest way it you turn ignition to on (car off). Secondly floor the gas pedal, for 30 seconds (I recommend one minute) if this doesn’t help reset adaptation using the software.
Good info...
I changed these sleeves on my ‘06 330I and still has the jolt between 2 and 1st gear when coming to a stop
I have really enjoyed your videos and very detailed explaining. You are extremely knowledgeable.
I am looking to you for help after spending way too much money on failed diagnostics. I have a 2006 525i with Transmission Fault. I replaced fluids, transmission pan/filter, and all the gaskets between the valve body and transmission. I have codes:
CD99
CD9E
CD9D
CDB0
D358
A3AA
A0B1
Any ideas?
Hi there...great video....very informative!!!
Need some help with my 2012 X3.
It's started to show 'Transmission Fault' at low speeds only around 40/50....perhaps downshift from 6th to 5th. But only downshift as on accelerating it's fine. No jerks of thuds!
Code comes up as
420631
GEAR MONITORING RATIO
GEAR SHIFT 6X0 NOT PLAUSIBLE.
Have changed the fluid and the filter.
Still persists!!
Shall I try solenoids ???
What about a dull grinding sound when accelerating in first and second but not third or fourth on an 2005 325 I e46 automatic transmission ?
Thank you for the informative video. What would you recommend? My 328i (2009) has stopped going into drive and reverse. My scanner is throwing (56BF EGS gears 1,2,3, and 4) plus (56BB EGS: 1,4,5,6) plus (56B8 Ratio fault R) Any suggestions? Thanks
First off thanks! You are one knowledgeable mechanic.
I’m daughter bought her first car, a 2006 BMW 325i on the way home it jerked when her boyfriend tried using the sport shift. It was Erving but not shifting in to gear 3rd or fourth. They pulled over and parked it when they started it they put it in drive but it doesn’t move it only revs. It goes into Neutral and park and reverse though. Make a hard clunk when shifting. I towed it home And dropped the pan. Oil was really black. Have you dealt with this or anyone else in the comments? I ordered a new pan filter and now I’m thinking just changing all the sleeves and solenoids.
What did you end up doing in facing the same issue in my 2011 bmw 328i??
@@damnbruh2017 one of the plates in the tranny was cracked had to have it rebuilt
just been watching a few of your vids on servicing the ZF gearboxes. Just wondered I have an error p0706 gearbox position sensor come up on my x5. It had the oil serviced before I bought it but wondering if the fluid is slightly low would this possibly cause that error? Its not coming up for weeks at a time. I need to change the sleeves as 2nd to 1st is a bit sharp sometimes, but is there something else i should be looking for when i go into it?
Does the "thud or jolt" happening from 1st to 2nd while accelerating mean the same thing as when decelerating? Mine does it 1 out of maybe every 5 or more slow downs or speed ups
Hello, thank you so much for your videos. I was wondering if you could help me. I recently changed the solenoids, sealing sleeves, and the bridge seal, now the only thing that works is the reverse. I have INPA software and the 4f81 code is coming up. I hear a rattling sound form the transmission sometimes it will catch for a second to go forward, and it will sometimes pull forward in manual mode 2nd and 6th just a little, enough to kinda pull back into the garage but it even stopped doing that.
I have an E60 535d, 2005, UK car. I have no fault codes but my car is slow to take up drive sometimes from a complete stop. If I boot it from standstill it will also sometimes stay in first gear and I have to let off the throttle so it will change into second gear.
Does that sound like it could be the sleeves? Or wrong oil level?
Thanks for the video, really helpful.
HI. Thanks for the video, it was very helpful.
I have a 2006 BMW 550i and it started to slip a bit. I took it to a chain brand transmission shop (starts with 2 A's)and they said that it was leaking fluid from the seal and they recommended that I replace the transmission. They provided me an estimate for the transmission replacement but not to fix the leak. They said they topped off the transmission, too. I took the vehicle home and scanned it with my cheap non-BMW scanner and got a code P0700. Or that is what I remember because my scanner didn't store the code. I cleared the code and now the car will not move under it's own power. Could this be the sleeve components are worn and need replacement? Could it be the solenoids too? I am thinking of replacing them all myself but don't want to invest $600 in parts if the transmission is shot.
Ok, i did a drain and fill on my zf6hp19 with the valvoline. I had a 4-5 flare before i did it and it seemed to fix that for me. No more ZF fluid for me, only Valvoline max life. I have a lot of miles on the car. Changed fluid and pan @ 150k miles with ZF and drove 90 K with flare if pushed hard it would flare so i just drove it easy for the 90 K to prevent it flaring. Drain and fill with Valvoline @ 240k. ZF fluid is about 5 times more expensive also
hi just wanted to know if you can clean a solenoid because my reverse gear is very jumpy i was going to repair it myself
Hey mate great vid! I'm doing my gbox oil change but my only diagnostics tool is Carly and I think it doesnt have the option to check gearbox oil temp. Just wondering if you could give us an of how long it would take to warm up? I'm in the UK and current daily temp is around 5-10*C. Thank you
I have a 2006 BMW 530 is with the SMG transmission.... The vehicle was bought second hand... and now has 200,000 kms.... In October 2021... I had a transmission problem.... While in automatic and stuck in traffic at 5 km an hour the car went into neutral and would not...move.... It was told and eventually repaired at a transmission shop after 2 months replacing the actuator with a rebuilt unit from SMG society in Germany.... The car ran superbly for 45 days...about 400 kms.. We had a massive snow storm in Montreal and the temperature then dropped to minus 25 degrees Celsius... The car was stationary for about 3 days
Hi team,
I would like yo know if a ZF Transmission issue could cause that car won't start and not even crank.
I have an E90 2007 and our OBDII Scanners are detecting that car is in Drive shift, we have test another shifter gear in order to try if shifter was the issue but we have the same problem.
Is your other video the same as a automatic transmition like the sleeve and other things replacement ?
I have the 8HP on my challenger and the jolt downshifting issue you mentioned is 100% true so much so that they replaced my transmission under warranty but even after that its still there and I don't know what to do
You are a Jedi master tech! Have same 2 to 1 clunk it’s pretty severe in zf 8HP in 2011 F10 with 52k miles would you do fluid, pan all 5 sleeves and electronic cylinder thing plus solenoids? Thanks much! Great series
Thanks!
Thank You! Glad this helped!
hi dear ...very help full video which one you share with us... I have bmw 320 I 2006 model ...but here in Dubai not available the zf mechatronic rubber bush ..and don't know the spare parts no...could you help ....