Sport mode problem on my auto trans

Perfect128 · 10-01-2012, 07:00 PM

My 2008 128i (55k+ miles) just lost its sport mode. The car shifts fine in normal drive mode, but when I pull the shifter left to go into Sport mode, it stays in Drive mode. The paddles still can be used to shift manually, but no Sport auto mode.

I did not find any similar issues when searching, but I may not have searched well enough. Is this a problem any of you have experienced? Known issue? Easy fix or big BUCKS?

AlexAnthony · 03-13-2013, 05:00 AM

Same here, although if I'm extra gentle with it, I can get it to engage in DS Mode. Seems like a lose connection wherever it signals the switch. Anyone???

Dackelone · 03-13-2013, 05:06 AM

Have you checked the transmission fault memory for codes? That would be where I would start.

WSUone · 03-13-2013, 06:46 AM

Had the same thing happen. There is a wire that breaks in the shifter mechanism. I fixed mine with about an hours worth of work. The biggest problem was getting the console out and in. Here is a thread in e90 post.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=12660706

Hope it helps.

Dackelone · 03-13-2013, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by WSUone

Had the same thing happen. There is a wire that breaks in the shifter mechanism. I fixed mine with about an hours worth of work. The biggest problem was getting the console out and in. Here is a thread in e90 post.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=12660706

Hope it helps.

^^Thanks for posting that link!

cheshirecat79 · 03-13-2013, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WSUone

Had the same thing happen. There is a wire that breaks in the shifter mechanism. I fixed mine with about an hours worth of work. The biggest problem was getting the console out and in. Here is a thread in e90 post.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=12660706
Hope it helps.

That's exactly it. OP, pop off the shifter cover and first make sure that all your plugs are securely in- try to reseat them. Otherwise, you're looking at fixing the short.

ripper0306 · 04-14-2013, 12:45 PM

I have the same problem...
I lost my "Sport" Mode...

I tried the to replug cables but no results.
I'll try to investigate but I need to remove the center console.

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Perfect128 Perfect128 10 Rep 201 Posts Drives: '08 SGM 128i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Bay, Northern CA iTrader: (0)	Sport mode problem on my auto trans My 2008 128i (55k+ miles) just lost its sport mode. The car shifts fine in normal drive mode, but when I pull the shifter left to go into Sport mode, it stays in Drive mode. The paddles still can be used to shift manually, but no Sport auto mode. I did not find any similar issues when searching, but I may not have searched well enough. Is this a problem any of you have experienced? Known issue? Easy fix or big BUCKS?
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AlexAnthony Okurrr 4 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2014 328d / 2021 330i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	Same here, although if I'm extra gentle with it, I can get it to engage in DS Mode. Seems like a lose connection wherever it signals the switch. Anyone???
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Dackelone European Editor 10528 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Have you checked the transmission fault memory for codes? That would be where I would start. __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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WSUone New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wichita iTrader: (0)	Had the same thing happen. There is a wire that breaks in the shifter mechanism. I fixed mine with about an hours worth of work. The biggest problem was getting the console out and in. Here is a thread in e90 post. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=12660706 Hope it helps.
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ripper0306 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 235 Posts Drives: M3 E92 Black & White Edition Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: French Riviera (South of France) iTrader: (1)	I have the same problem... I lost my "Sport" Mode... I tried the to replug cables but no results. I'll try to investigate but I need to remove the center console.
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