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Car Forum / BMW Cars / September 2004E39 auto issue
Just got my first E39, 1997 2.8SE. Sorry if this is posted in the wrong newsgroup. I have an issue with the auto transmission - if I'm coasting, say coming up to a junction, about 15 - 20mph, and I accelerate, often the drive doesn't engage cleanly, so it just revs a bit, then engages suddenly and you get a 'jolt' before picking up speed and acting 'normally'. Is this a known issue at all? Thanks, Lapchien. > Just got my first E39, 1997 2.8SE. Sorry if this is posted in the > wrong newsgroup. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Thanks, > Lapchien. I had a very similar problem on my E38. Was down to a fluid leak. I got my local specalist to top it up (still havn't found the leak but since the top up has been running well). Just the expensive bit now to find and fix the leak! "Lapchien" <ccarswell@nospameclipse.co.uk> haute in die Tasten: > I have an issue with the auto transmission - if I'm coasting, say > coming up to a junction, about 15 - 20mph, and I accelerate, often the > drive doesn't engage cleanly, so it just revs a bit, then engages > suddenly and you get a 'jolt' before picking up speed and acting > 'normally'. This sounds like missing transmission fluid to me. Please read your owners manual to find out how to check the ATF level (usually it is with motor in idle, warm oil, car stands exactly leveled). The ATF level must not be overfilled. Too much ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) can harm the gearbox as much as too little ATF. When checking the ATF level you should work extremely carefully and clean, use a fresh piece of dust free cloth to clean the ATF dipstick. If you have the ATF dipstick at hand, smell at the fluid. If the ATF smells burned, then you may have a worn out gearbox. It is recommended to change the ATF from the gearbox every 80.000 miles, even if BMW tells you that no change is required. A regular ATF change may save the life of your gearbox. Frank  Signatureplease replace spam-muelleimer with fk-newsgroups for e-mail contact Citroen - Made in Trance Thanks for your help guys. Lap > "Lapchien" <ccarswell@nospameclipse.co.uk> haute in die Tasten: > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Frank > "Lapchien" <ccarswell@nospameclipse.co.uk> haute in die Tasten: > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Frank This is all nice, however E39 hasn't got the dipstick. Probably the easiest to check is to drive to closest BMW dealership, car has to be jacked up and it is very important to use proper oil. > > I have an issue with the auto transmission - if I'm coasting, say > > coming up to a junction, about 15 - 20mph, and I accelerate, often the > > drive doesn't engage cleanly, so it just revs a bit, then engages > > suddenly and you get a 'jolt' before picking up speed and acting > > 'normally'. > This sounds like missing transmission fluid to me. Could be, but then there would be other symptoms - as the fluid would have to be so low as to be missing the pump pick up at times. So it would be worse when cold - ATF expands as it heats up. It would tend to lose drive on corners or hills due to surge. My guess would be a sticking clutch. Signature*Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. Dave Plowman dave@davenoise.co.uk London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. Interesting - this is what TIS says about it, and this seems to be spot on. Anyone know how to repalce the EPROM? SUBJECT: M52/THMR1 Harsh Upshift/Downshift Under Light Throttle Application MODEL: 528iA produced 3/96 to 10/97Situation: Customer complaint of hard 1-2, 2-3 upshift, or 2-1 downshift with light throttle application. Cause: EGS calibration. Correction: Replace the EGS EPROM. (This repair only applies to vehicles with MS41.1 engine control and EGS control module 24 60 1 422 945 or 24 60 1 423 236). Procedure: On a customer complaint basis only, replace the EGS EPROM with p/n 24 60 7 503 650. Refer to Bulletin 24 05 95 for EPROM replacement procedure. Parts Information: Part Number Description Qty. 24 60 7 503 650 EGS EPROM 1 Warranty Information: Parts and Labor are reimbursable under the terms of the BMW New Car Limited Warranty. Defect Code: 24 00 99 61 00 Labor Operation: 00 51 094 Verify the complaint and replace the EPROM Labor Allowance: 8 FRU >> > I have an issue with the auto transmission - if I'm coasting, say >> > coming up to a junction, about 15 - 20mph, and I accelerate, often the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > My guess would be a sticking clutch. |
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