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- ZF Brand Filter & Gasket: amzn.to/2OcaPws
I had a sort of buzzing sound develop, also a vibration, and I thought it was due to the aftermarket filter I used when I rebuilt the transmission, so I figured it was a perfect chance to do a transmission service video.
Make sure whatever fluid you use is compatible with spec LT71141.
This video is for entertainment purposes only. 50sKid assumes no liability for any repairs or modifications performed by the viewer as a result of the information contained in this video.
hope you return 50s kid everyone misses you and you were so close to getting your 100k Plaque! wish u a speedy recovery
what happend
Good day.... Good day sir.. Just i need ask you .Do you have a video about changing the gearbox oil for a car bmw 318i 2003 (n42)
@@DanielScaritihe hurt his back and stopped making videos
Bro how does this guy not have MILLIONS. Of subscribers bro. He deserves so much. The fact he only has 150k makes me mad. He has to have the best bmw videos on the internet for sures .
I recently purchased a 2002 E46 convertible with 230,000 miles. The previous owner over the years had a lot of work done. The most serious was a replacement head with all new valves done at the local BMW dealer at a cost of over $4,000. However he admitted that the transmission was never serviced. The only clue that there might be something wrong was the car when stopped on level ground wouldn't creep forward and the same in reverse. So after watching our video a couple of times I decided to do the oil change and filter myself. The result is the car now creeps forward and does the same in reverse. The old fluid was dark brown but didn't smell burned and since I was only changing 1/2 the fluid I found the factory original. Thanks for all the work you do for people like me.
+Jack Profit nice!
I bought mine and this high maintenance German bitch is lounging in my garage for the last 6 years
Her battery is dead now
But reason she was put there is because I was driving and all of a sudden was like a ten speed that wouldn’t go into gear
Called a friend who’s a BMW owner
By the time he tinkered with it she wouldn’t go in reverse
I got a tow truck and immediately rented my garage…. Ridiculous I know
Was saving it for my son who just graduated high school
Any suggestions???
I’ve paid more in storage that what I bought her for and No happy endings but I still feel screwed
I’m in Austin Tx
Anyone interested 2002 530i
You did this wrong, your suppose to pour trans fluid down your arm when you remove the pan lol
HAHAHA
I have a 05 330ci zhp automatic and I believe it has a GM transmission... it has 130kmiles it doesn't make any noise... it's still driving okay but I know down the line I need to change the automatic transmission fluid. what is the best way to go about this or is there a video on the GM automatic transmission. Thanks
And get the trans fluid on your face too.
Free coffee for you Nathan if your ever in Calgary. Thanks for your help through out the years
@@aleksankazakov Cancer be careful with auto fluids jalopnik.com/heres-how-all-of-the-fluids-in-your-car-can-kill-you-1789532554
I have 323 and your videos have shown me how to take care of things with my car that would other wise left me at the mercy of a mechanic. When a woman walks to a shop all they see is dollar signs not anymore.....lol😋
I have no mechanical background but this tutorial gave me confidence to try working on my car for the first time in my life. Thank you 50s kid!
Really like how your video is presented...clear, concise, with good lighting/ audio. Thanks!
Just wanted to say thanks for putting this video together. This has been on the to-do list for the last year. Got sidetracked with a new house that turned into a renovation project.
Been watching your videos since I got the 330ci a few years ago as a toy for myself. Little did I know how much work I was going to have to put into my particular vehicle. (Noticing a trend with my purchases lol)
Your attention to detail and thoroughness has been a life saver. The Chilton's manual for this car is basically toilet paper.
Glad to see you back making videos again, I totally get why you took a break.
Cheers from Washington state.
Free coffee for you 50's kid if your ever in Calgary. Thanks for your help through out the years
Only coffee? Free dinner with strong liquors if you come to me in Russia (on in the Netherlands where I work at the moment).
And even that wouldn't be enough to thank 50skid for his outstanding help.
just bought my first ever BMW, a 2002 325i project car, your vids have been super helpful. wish i had you as a neighbor lol
i literally got the same car but 2003 we should be mod partners
add me on discord sade.#1530 of course only if you have discord
I love you i love you i love you, replacing engine in my 330ci, had to watch many of your videos for the process of procedure of many sectors of the m54. first bmw ive owned and have no clue as im a mercedes guy however your videos have made everything streamlined. I cant thank you enough you are a great explainer out there you deserve 1 mill subs!
cheers mase from Perth, Australia
A word of caution to those with the GM transmission: I've read a few unfortunate instances of people loosening the valve body to drain the torque converter, unknowingly damaging components and then having a nonfunctioning transmission. Definitely know what you're doing if you decide to do it, because there are parts that can get displaced and lead to trouble. I don't know if the ZF transmission is safer to do this on, but just my $0.02. Happy wrenching :)
so i dont drain the extra fluid after taking off the filter?
@@cabzyca2953if you’re confident in your abilities then yes. If not then no lol I plan on doing this fluid Change but I’m not flushing it from the torque converter
Thank you. You explain clearly on how to pump the fluid in and start the car and keep pumping while it is running. I was a little unclear on the process until I watched this. Thanks. I have a 2009 128i. It has the gm transmission.
Had TC clutch slippage on the snap on ecu reader. So removed using your instructions. Replaced HP 5-19 with a 5-26 from a wrecked Audi. . Seems to be working great with swift take off power. Great Instructions thanks giving me the confidence I would never have.
it is so nice to have someone to teach how to do something mechanical work on my car thank you
I took this as a challenge. 183,000 mile, 2001 325i ZF Transmission. Zero changes, still running fine.
Can you tell me how she ran after? I wanna do this too my 2005 bmw 330ci with 185k miles
@@colbyeaton7321 I'm never changing the fluid at this point. I'm kinda having fun showing the mechanics that insisted I would be sorry for not changing the fluid they were wrong
@@TedSchoenling Gg your shit hahahaha
I am replacing the tranny in my 98 z3 so far your video is the best I have seen... I bought the online manual with 4,036 pages and it covers so many other cars that aren't even bmws that its almost impossible to understand what your looking at thank I think I have enough knowledge we ledge now to finish the job today
Loosening up those two valve body bolts was such a awesome tip
Thanks mate
my transmission light came on today. the little exclamation mark inside a round cog next to the gear letter(automatic). i feel the car kicking into different gears as i reach high way speeds and low speeds around town. i hope its just an oil change fix that's needed. it looks complicated but I'm grateful that you do videos like this. not all heros wear capes :)
Mine has just done the same, what is the problem
I have the same problem did u find the solution. Thanks
i have the same problem and nw it doest get into reverse gear
You are in "limp" mode. Your problem is the switch on the transmission directly under the gear selector. There are 3 contacts on this switch that the computer must see as being in contact. One or two or all of them are probably corroded. The voltage is very small so just a little corrosion can be a problem. Change the switch
@@michaelaiello9226 what is the switch called?
This might be basic info but I was never told it and paid the price. DONT TURN THE CAR OFF UNTIL THE FILL PLUG IS BACK ON! Great guide but a little warning might have saved the gallon of ATF from painting my driveway while I panicked to get the fill plug back on 😂 oh well, it's raining now and it needs more fluid then I have so tomorrow is attempt two.
This video really helped me out when no one else would.
Holy shit, that wrench + allen key trick was simple, yet brilliant. Shut up and take my like!
Regardless of what comes out of your transmission with the fluid, it will ALWAYS be better to do new fluid vs keep old in. Regardless if there is metal flakes or not. Keeping the old particles in will cause more damage than new fluid will.
I agree, if it’s to the point where it’s better with the old fluid in, it won’t last for too long either.
If it was bad I’d throw some Lucas Trans Fix in and top it up after that.
Hello 50's kid can you do video on how to change the drive shaft and Prop shaft coupling, centre bearing please. I can feel vibration from my car when I am driving to and from work plus my car feel's like it is holding back when I want to go a bit quicker. The wheels do not need balancing, so I am thinking these parts need replacing. Keep doing what you are doing your videos are helping me to maintain my BMW 👍
Thank you 50sKid, i appreciate the videos you do, i was hoping you covered this particular project as i am about to do the same and wanted to see how you filled the transmission. Thank you sir.
Another excellent video! I'd read the forum posts, etc; but there's nothing like seeing it done. I just hope my just-bought 200kMi E46 (who likes to slip a bit when cold) will benefit from fresh juice - perhaps its first in 13 years.
I have the GM transmission so the filter is different and doesn’t have a screw to hold it in. Video was informative, none the less.
On my 2003 330i with 55,000 miles on the car took four drain and refills before the color became normal color.
Then I dropped the pan and changed the filter. "ZF fluid and filter". I found on ZF'S website gave me all the specs and video. Transmission should have a green or black plate by the fill hole with the transmission code and type. My car has a 5HP-19 transmission Cheap insurance if you ask me.
Wow you were committed to getting every bit of that old fluid out!
I do that to all my fluids. Fluid changes are so easy. Trans on this car takes a bit of time but I don't want to rebuild it. I feel the difference so I know the parts do. My car runs so smooth.
Eisenmann race muffler will be installed very soon. Coming in from Germany. I'm pretty stoked about that. I will probably post a video on it. I appreciate all your videos. I fixed my driver door lock the other day thanks to you.. lol
Nice, I look forward to checking out your video on that!
I posted a couple of quick videos on my Eisenmann muffler. It really opens up the motor at high rpms. Still pretty quiet inside the car. I will be changing the front resonators with Magnaflow or might even straight pipe it.
Just search 330i or E46 muffler
I just want to chime in with a little detail. I recently rebuilt my ZF 5HP18 in my E34 after getting encouragement from the Kid. This one needs two people for refilling but I had no help around.
Because I had a new torque converter, I had absolutely no old oil in the system. The repair manual sates how much fluid is needed for the given transmission. I decided to "cold fill" it from the top, through the vent opening. There's a little plastic cap that I could remove by hand - I was lucky to have skinny hands, some might not have enough room to reach up there. I pumped in the right amount, started it up, went through the gears a few times and that was it. Now the car has other issues still but I would say the transmission is running fine.
Very interesting, thanks for posting. I'm curious, why did you need 2 people to fill that trans?
According to the manual one person needs to sit in the car and go through the gears while another person constantly pumps the fluid.
Very odd and I think totally unnecessary after a full rebuild. It keeps the BMW techs employed, I guess.
Nah you didn't need to do that. You can fill it up and then go through the gears, that just gets the fluid into every circuit in the entire valvebody.
50sKid Exactly, that's what I figured.
On e46 form 99-05 I believe used either the german zf transmission which was used on sedans and the GM transmission on the wagons but always check before filling it !!!
Lifetime transmission fluid is funny sounding but the whole tranmission is actually sealed in that of being done tranmission is actually up upside down so all of it has fluid. interesting way to refilll this is to get fluid cirulate'ing and small electric pump an intercooler can be used and spliced in that of how to get all tranmission oil in, pump is required. don't forget you will need another Resivior to help catch excess.
Addvantage is Transmission doesn't mess itself up as fluid keeps it from damageing itself., but at the same time it do's slip when getting on gas a little bit. Far as BMW dealership looking saying what the did you do interesting part it's actually more better but if it takes 8 1 pint bottle's your going to need about 12 to 14 pint's give or take length and how big hose your use'ing. once you get it so that it pumping nice, example pumping so whole transmission is getting correct amount of oil, say it's 15 psi to 25 psi, will say 25 psi, then will lower it to about 23 psi or 22 psi. If transmission seems odd or just wrong or noise then place it back up too 25 or 24 so transmission doesn't slip as much and fluid isn't constantly circulate'ing but circulateing enough to keep fluid getting to were it needs to go.
I have a 2003 325i and my trans pan is flat, I am trying to determine what fluid to use. I checked my drivers door for transmission info didn’t see it. Your videos have helped me with everything I’ve done so far I was hoping you could help me figure out the right fluid. Thanks for the knowledge man
It's wise to go through all your gears with engine running before topping the fluid. Also check the temperature when topping and with engine running and gear in P position.
How do you go through all your gears while it’s in park? Thought you could only get up to third gear
it's not a lie, the term "lifetime" is NOT understood, lifetime does not mean forever, nor does it mean for the LIFE of the car, it means lifetime maintenance, that is ALL cars are considered out of warranted and out of life at 100,000km most NEW cars or people buying cars get rid of a car BEFORE 100k, that is 4 years (consider 25k a year) BMW orignal g'tee expires after 4 years...
I would really like to see a video on changing the transmission cooler lines. One of mine is leaking and I think I am just going to change the fluid through the line since I have to remove it anyway
Golden tips my man, just did a first time in 300k km oil / filter change on my 320i , your tips really helped.
And for the next one.. get a T50 with girth , was a huge ass fight to get the filler cap out ,
And do not cheap out and also get a good T27 bit , as a T25 will mame and murder the bolts before you get them out.
The filler plug isn’t a torx it’s an 8mm Allen. And yes never use a smaller torx like a T25 on a T27 as it’s just inviting disaster!
@@50sKid Must have been the fight that :) as the torx got stuck bad as the 8mm slipped at the first "i am still asking you nice" try.
And i have now a permanent 8mm allen extension on my filler plug. Did not dare to remove the T50 i -rammed- in there afraid the plug would become totally useless. :) :) :)
It will actually will make the next change ( if , ever ) more easy .
I know it's an older post but what kind of tran fluid do I use on my 2001 325i automatic. With steptronic 5sp manual
@@7igerpr1nce did you find d your answer? I'm searching deep and no mention of steptronic 5speed automatic transmission anywhere.
This helped out a lot. I gotta change the fluid and filter in my car. Thank you. :)
Timely video. I plan on doing this very soon. Thanks again!
50’s kid! Your videos are very precise and detailed! However, you never mentioned in this video of it throws a code and it needs to be reprogramed? Was that the case in your video?? And any link for where you ordered your Auto ZF trans fluid at?
A suggestion - To change all of the fluid - instead of the tedious home based drain/refill procedure you describe, just take it to the shop and have them use their complete drain/refill tool and then you could just do the filter at home later?
Hi can you do a video on how to replace transmission oil cooler line you don't have to take apart the lines just show us what to do with a video and just explain the steps I have a 2000 323i that needs new cooler lines
HELP !!! - my e46 330i automatic Transmission fluid keeps leaking between the gasket(large leak). I have replaced it twice now following your video tutorial. Both times I used an aftermarket rubber gasket. once all the screws are tighten it seems to squeeze the rubber gasket out in some areas and that’s where the leak is coming from. When I took it back out the first time I can tell the rubber gasket is stretched out. I see in the video that the gasket you are using is not made of rubber.
I am wondering if I should just go ahead and order a factory gasket $38. Any tips or advice would be appreciated. Thank you
Factory is always better
Matthew Aahl .
Resolved...Here is how I fixed my problem. I ordered the OEM gasket but still leaks after Installed and torque the $50 new 22 bolts correctly. The problem is it does not seem to tighten enough, the bolts stripped too easily.
I went to Home Depot and got 22 new metric HEX bolts (M6). The new bolts ($20) fit perfectly and Allow more leverage using a socket. No more leaks...I recommend changing the bolts to metric hex bolt.
Very good video. Love the tip about holding the gasket in place with RTV. Thanks
Thanks Jason, I will be doing this to my 330ci and this explained it fully. Thanks again.
How many miles are on your 330ci? And how's she run after
This video is the reason why I just subbed today!
this is a very good video. and I wanted to see if you could make a video and how to properly jack up the car. living both wheels off the ground and putting jack stands underneath
That is in my common repair steps video.
Thank you so much , it surely isn't difficult at all but unfortunately my Mechanic Quoted Me 600 AUD for an oil change, filter , rings and gasket.
Another great Video, with this I had a ZF 5 speed in my 2001 E46 Euro Spec 330Ci, and I had to use a 14mm Socket to get off the fill n drain plug. I used Comma gear oil also and my 1st gear is still a bit sicky but thanks for your help
Gear oil will get sticky in cold weather
I have 04 325i ZSP (same color looks just like yours) I had transmission problem for years that comes up during morning/or starting when cold. Basically I noticed that transmission jumps to high gear and goes into limp mode. So I just puts in manual mode and shift manually until engine temperature/transmission oil temp goes up. Then transmission shifts fine...its been like this ever since I got car used since 2013...I put about 30k miles with numerous long distance road trip. I would of changed fluid long time ago since I suspect that fluid haven't been changed but I decided to drive until it totally breaks down. I suspect either low fluid or something got messed with computer..
Now you know how to check/change the fluid. :-)
Great vids. I don't own this vehicle but always good general info provided in your vids. Not an easy transmission to drain and refill, relative to a Honda anyway.
Thanks man. I appreciate your labor. Keep up the good friendly work. Atabioy!
Congratulations on 100k subs you deserve it
Changed the oil today as yiu said, it worked perfectly :). I will change the filter also next time. thank you :)
This guy explains very well NO CAP
Thanks for the video! I'm getting ready to do the job on my car soon. 👍🏼
Thank you, for all the money I saved and now I’m sure that the trans oil is in there with new filter and All.!
Shit like Brand new, Thank you again.....!
Maui is watching! Great clear and very informative in a brotherly way. Mahalo
I was born in Hilo!
Refer to this vid time and time again. Thanks man!
Hey 50skid thanks for the video. I have a 2005 BMW 325xi with 92000 miles. my automatic transmission has been really jerky, so I performed a transmission oil change and it helped alot. I still feel a little jerk when shifting in the lower gears. And it's most noticeable when shifting from park to reverse and to drive. The codes that the reader are picking up are p0228, p0227, p0149, and p0146. The transmission light is on as well and it does not let me go into manual mode. If you can help to explain the codes that would be great! Thank you!
Followed your instructions to the letter and didn’t get transmission oil down my arm! Can’t understand why the drain has an internal stub keeping oil in the sump.
I watch you and Bavarian auto on everything I do but on this video you say not to get tranny to warm were as Bar Varian auto said 110 to 120 degrees so now I’m confused. Your take on this?
120 degrees is about the temp of the hot water in your house and you'd feel that the pan was "warm". At operating temp it's as hot or hotter than boiling water and you couldn't keep your hand on the pan. So, I recommend you simply fill it up as I did in the video and by the time you're done, it's "warm".
Just did my tranny. Its the GM. You need a closed end 17mm to get the fill bolt off. A socked won't fit and an open end rounds the bolt. Great video, as always.
excellent video like always bro the first video I watched from you was the common repairs.my disa valve broke and didn't know how to take it off but thanks to your video it was a piece of cake thank you.
Purchase a creator c310 scanner use it to reset the transmission adaptations only cost $55 on amazon
You are literally amazing you know that.
I love your videos, always very helpful. Thank you for making videos.
I wonder to see all the cables apparently swimming in oil. Is that normal? Never saw any electric parts swim in any sort of fluid.
Hie guys can you please assist me with my car is 2000 model BMW E46 318i Automatic . l think l went pass through a big stone in the road and it hit my gearbox pan folding it upwards but not breaking it and l managed to get home and parked the car .Then the next day l started the car and as l try to put the car in drive it is stopping at the Reverse(R) slot even if you try to force it to reach the neutral (N) and the Drive(D) slot it is bouncing back to the Reverse slot infact its not getting in Neutral nor Drive(D) .I suspected the sound l heard underneath the car yesterday and when l checked underneath l could see the gearbox pan was damaged it has folded a bit upwards but its not linking any transmission oil .My question is can this damage of folding the pan upwards cause the car not to engage in N and D and how can l fix the pan to be straight need you help guys
Thank God for 50s kid
why am i watching this i have a manual. this is super informative and interesting tho lol
haha same
Thanks for posting. Helped me solve same issue with mine! I just wonder y u call yourself 50sKid. You are certainly younger than that...LOL
Thanks for the video, is that the same fluid as the Pentosin ATF1 fluid, as farsas the specs?
Im thankful for this useful video my friend. I'm planning to do that to my 330ci too, and Im asking that how much fluid I totally need when I remove all fluid inside of the transmission.
You need 2 gallons
my car has 260k on it, would you recommend still changing the transmission fluid? 50sKid
Jonathan Gonzalez did you change it?
haha, i am so lucky i didnt realize how many problems e46 transmissions have. Mine literally has 305 thousand miles on it and it shifts almost perfectly even when revs are up to 6000. Im just trying to get it to break now so i can replace it and it just wont break!! Althought when rpms hit redline i can definately smell burning hell coming from it.
50s Kid.
I have an e46 too and I have been replacing a lot of parts because I love my car and I don’t have any issues with the transmission but the car has almost 200k miles and I am afraid of changing the transmission oil. My cousin worked at bmw for 8 years and he was a master mechanic and he doesn’t recommend me to change it. I have seen and hear that it is recommend it to replace it. Please advise me if you recommend me to change it. My trans works perfectly fine but I feel that an oil change will help to extend longevity of the car
did you decide to change it ? hows it running now, i have the same debate :P
@@zelo533 looks like the other guy never responded but what did you end up doing? Did you change the tranny fluid and filter? I'm in the same boat trying to decide what to do
@@stephenmahala3592 damn bro you. Brought back memories. That was 3 years ago!. I did change the tyranny fluid at 240k miles. Didn't really change anything to be honest. I honestly wouldn't recommend it. Unless you really plan to keep the car for really long. About 3 months later I scrapped the car due to other engine issues....and bought a 2014 camaro.
@@zelo533 word thanks for the advice man. I love the car but yeah prob won't change the tranny fluid especially since it runs perfect. You ever miss your E46?
@@stephenmahala3592 not really, but had a really big jump from my 240kmiles e46 to the 20k miles 2014 camaro. ! It would've been a nice car, but It had a shir ton of mileage on it. How many miles of kilometers do you have on yours?
Same deal for 2000 328Ci ? Mine has 136k miles. I just got it mid October '21, not sure if fluid has ever been changed.
Awesome stuff as always. Love how you broke down when you need and dont/should do a full flush, i always wondered about that.
thanks man
Hey 50’s kid! I know this is an old video but could really use your help! I have a 2004 bmw 330xi with a GM trans and it’s seems to be slipping ONLY when it’s cold and in drive starting from a stop when transferring from reverse to drive... when I put it in drive it slips for maybe 5 seconds then grabs and is good for the rest of the day! I tried to look for solutions on forums and people kept saying to reset the adaptations, which I have just done and seems to have helped but don’t think that’s the fix. What should I do! Thanks 50’s kid! Keep up the great videos!
I recently did a burnout and now my car slams straight to 4th gear when going to drive and reverse doesn't grab after the burnout i stalled out its automatic please if you have time please tell me what might be wrong
You sir are a rock star, thank you for these videos.
Thanks for great vids. is there any ATF level dipstick above or must it be done from underneath.?
Is it 2 gallons if you semi drain the torque converter like you mentioned or just the main part? I've got 7 litres and I'm doing it in the morning lol.
Gonna try it soon was thinking o need BMW fluid thanks for the info I do have a trans code p0720 I think it's a speed sensor I'm pretty sure
Can you show how to replace rear trailing arm bushings, differential fluid and wiring for the fog lights? I've got no clue how. :/
Hi good evening
I am getting a transmission light my car is E46 2004 330i
With 89’000 miles
Why is this light coming on?
Your work and knowledge is realy great! Thank u sir.
Thanks for the extremely well presented clip! 100000000000x likes ;)
I just changed the oil at my gm gearbox and after thar i start noticeing slowly bumps when I drive very carefull but not always.the New oil was atf .what could it be?
After filling when is cold and you switch on the engine. Don't you have to run thru all the gears for a few seconds the recheck the fluid level?
Good question. If you pull the valvebody off like I showed in the cut in scene then yes that's a good idea because the fluid will have drained from the upper part of the transmission but if you left it in exactly as I did this time, it's unnecessary. But won't hurt to do anyway of course.
3 quart drain and fill every for oil change until satisfied. Never replace all at once can cause severe issues.
I already own my e46 325ci over a year I am the 3rd owner has 146k miles and I've never did this on my car , should I be worried? I also hear sometimes a noise when I just start my car and try to go on R and feels hard the noise I hear is like someone hit the car from the bottom
Change it.
Thanks man, you’re amazing!
I have a 318 Bmw 3series its now about 128700 miles driven it indicate gear warning sign on the dash board around the gear engagement idicator , where it shows either whenh you are on D R P N this sign often shows some times in the afternoon when the weather is hot you know we are in hot tropical region (Nigeria) now the question what do i do ,? as i supect decreed in transmission fluid oil should i go on to change the oil , or just top it as it still shift in gears perfectly
So i have 198,000+ mi on my 330i auto all original. no idea if the fluid has ever been changed. so swap fluid or no? i have only had to change oil pan gasket. I have put 100,000 of those miles.
Hello, so how did this Castrol transmission oil held up? How many oil should I get?
I just got a 2002 325xi. 111k miles. The fluid is a greyish black, should i worry? Can i change the fluid? I dont see any metal particles.
Hey everyone, I'm having a rather spontaneous issue with my ZF 5hp19 2003 325i, where the transmission has began slipping, shuddering, and shift flare, resulting in a cog of death. I had a very similar issue to this last winter when I went thru a massive water puddle, and water got into the transmission lines and caused the transmission to short and the TCM could not read the tranny sensors. With a dry out and application of dielectric grease and a TCM reset, issue was resolved. I went and looked at the electrical connections again, and of course I found them quite saturated with oil, looked to be engine based. Tranny and seal seemed very dry, I also just fixed a large oil leak from my oil filter cap o ring, resolved with oil change and new o ring. Anyways, I cleaned all my electrical connections with alcohol to remove all oil and reloaded connections with dielectric grease, then reset TCM with INPA, but issue still remains unlike last time! It feels very electrical based with how shuddery it is and also the fact that it happened nearly outta no where, previously transmission shifts flawlessly through all gears, only things I ever noticed were occasional bumps into reverse and an occasional click from under the car when dropping into first gear at speed only in manual mode. Other than that, flawless operation. I have now read tonight I might be looking at a torque converter seal failure, I'm less and less confident it's electric after I cleaned everything and problem persisted, but my harness is old (192k mileage old). My plan is to drop the pan tomorrow ideally and see what fluid/filter looks like, maybe I have a clog in the filter and trans cannot build up proper pressure to shift well. How fast it came about is just what stunts me, most trans failures that are mechanical happen over time and you notice it getting worse and worse, not the case here though. Anyone have any ideas?
Forgot to add vehicle also had the occasional trunk thump when braking lightly to a stop sign, seemed to happen randomly and from what I had researched this is normal especially for 192k. To my understanding it's the differential mounts or a subframe crack is the other option but mine is a-ok. Also doesn't seem to happen nearly as often in sport mode and has only happened maybe twice in manual mode. Anyways by some chance this isn't related to what I mentioned and related to the trans, I'm gonna mention it.
Did you ever figure out the problem?
Hey dude, got a 3 series 03 bmw, think it's the e46 and GM model auto tyranny.
It's doing the gerk thing when it's shifting,especially when your coming to stop. I literally have to shift to neutral coming to a stop. What you think
Thx, Ed
Hey Jason, that electric fan that you swapped out on your e46, its OEM correct? is there one for an e39? or do I have to get a aftermarket one and wire it in?
Unfortunately not
I have a 2005 E46 and I suspect the trans fluid is low. The first time I start the car in the morning, and immediately drive away, no problem. If I let it idle for a few minutes to warm up (I live in the north) the trans seems to slip, and I have to press on the accelerator quite a bit for the car to move, but then once it's warmed up and I've driven a few blocks, the trans works normally. It has been that way for years, as long as I've owned it. Is that a sign of low fluid? The car has over 200,000 miles on it.