Hi all,

I hope someone can shed some light on this problem as its got me!  I
recently bought a 1987 M535i with the switchable automatic gearbox.  I
have discovered that when the car is cold it doesnt want to change
gears properly.  I think it manages to drop into second gear but
refuses to go into third although at about 2500rpm there is a second of
hesitation as if it was going to change but decided not to.  If its in
sports mode it seems to cope with better as doesnt need much to get it
to 40mph until its warmed up and then it behaves and changes gears as
normal for the rest of the journey.

The other weird part is when I come to a stop if I engage neutral it
still stays in drive while this other problem is happening, but again
when its warmed up it works fine.  Any ideas anybody please as I have
no idea where to begin???  Im thinking maybe an electrical fault as the
wiring in the car was less than perfect to start with and I did have
fuses popping and even the heater fan has died although I have a
replacement ready to fit.

Thanks,

Dan.

P.S. I can also be contacted directly at danzuc@yahoo.com