Transmission Diagnosis?

strati1 · 04-28-2013, 12:23 PM

I drive a 2008 e82 128i sport package AT, My problem is that when I pull the shifter into drive it will say D as it should but cannot be put into sport mode. The shifter will seat itself to the left when it is pulled into the M/S area as it is supposed to but still retains the D symbol regardless of input. It will not give me the M1 M2 M3 etc indicators when I push or pull the shifter as is usually the case even at idle. Do i just need the dealer to simply reset the software or what seems to be at fault?

Yes I know "should have gotten a 6MT." That ship has sailed, too bad. (and yes i know what i am missing out on)

Dackelone · 04-28-2013, 12:35 PM

I bet your AT shifter has cut/broken the wires like in this thread...

see post #27...
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=12660706

strati1 · 04-28-2013, 12:44 PM

Well that sounds like the answer, I drive it in "Manual" mode over 95% of the time it makes sense for those components to deteriorate. I am still under the extended 100k mile warranty will this be covered?

631twentyeighteye · 04-28-2013, 01:35 PM

Give the dealer a call and i'm sure they'll be glad to help under warranty.

strati1 · 04-28-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

Give the dealer a call and i'm sure they'll be glad to help under warranty.

Looks like ill have to even though they just had it four days

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bozola · 04-28-2013, 03:07 PM

I had this exact problem. The dealer will replace the entire shifting assembly at a tune of 1300$. My local bmw independent wanted to do the same thing, but I convinced them to do the wire splicing. 2 hrs of labor was a much better deal. Although admittedly, the problem isn't solved.

Result: I don't DS very much anymore.

TheSt|G · 04-29-2013, 04:38 PM

Trade in the car.

strati1 · 05-04-2013, 01:33 PM

They ordered a new shifter assembly from Germany, just have to wait another week for the parts to come in. Thank GOD the warranty saved my ass on this, otherwise it really would have been trade in time.

AlwayzUnce · 05-04-2013, 06:19 PM

nice, thats something to look forward too... i dont think i ever drove in D once since owning the car.

bozola · 05-05-2013, 08:01 AM

The new shift assembly has the same problem as in the wires will splice over time, especially if you are a OCD D/DS driver.

TheSt|G · 05-05-2013, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bozola

The new shift assembly has the same problem as in the wires will splice over time, especially if you are a OCD D/DS driver.

Which means now is the time to get out of it while the repair is free.

funnyteet · 06-26-2013, 07:48 PM

the same thing happen to me buttttt im not under warranty anymore and BMW said it will cost me 900 to fix ugh

bozola · 07-04-2013, 04:11 PM

Do the wire splice fix.

nato-main-man-5am · 07-12-2013, 09:55 AM

Does this issue happen in DS mode when using the shifting function on the AT stick? Or it happens in DS mode, even then letter the car shift for you?

Any difference when using the paddles versus the stick for manually shifting the AT in DS mode?

04-28-2013, 12:23 PM	#1
strati1 Lieutenant 30 Rep 457 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: May 2010 Location: DFW/SoCal iTrader: (0)	Transmission Diagnosis? I drive a 2008 e82 128i sport package AT, My problem is that when I pull the shifter into drive it will say D as it should but cannot be put into sport mode. The shifter will seat itself to the left when it is pulled into the M/S area as it is supposed to but still retains the D symbol regardless of input. It will not give me the M1 M2 M3 etc indicators when I push or pull the shifter as is usually the case even at idle. Do i just need the dealer to simply reset the software or what seems to be at fault? Yes I know "should have gotten a 6MT." That ship has sailed, too bad. (and yes i know what i am missing out on) __________________ //Mods: Golf Tee, red out tails, smoked fogs, B&G S2 Springs, Adjustable Koni Yellows, Vorshlag Camberplates, PSS 225 square, Macht Schnell 90mm studs, H&R spacers 15mm front 20mm rear (no rubbing), RPI scoops, K&N
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04-28-2013, 12:35 PM	#2
Dackelone European Editor 10532 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	I bet your AT shifter has cut/broken the wires like in this thread... see post #27... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=12660706 __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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04-28-2013, 12:44 PM	#3
strati1 Lieutenant 30 Rep 457 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: May 2010 Location: DFW/SoCal iTrader: (0)	Well that sounds like the answer, I drive it in "Manual" mode over 95% of the time it makes sense for those components to deteriorate. I am still under the extended 100k mile warranty will this be covered? __________________ //Mods: Golf Tee, red out tails, smoked fogs, B&G S2 Springs, Adjustable Koni Yellows, Vorshlag Camberplates, PSS 225 square, Macht Schnell 90mm studs, H&R spacers 15mm front 20mm rear (no rubbing), RPI scoops, K&N
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631twentyeighteye Colonel 198 Rep 2,239 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long island iTrader: (7)	Give the dealer a call and i'm sure they'll be glad to help under warranty. __________________ 08 e93 335i MT
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bozola Unloved BMW Addict 86 Rep 1,185 Posts Drives: Z3 Coupe, 3 318Ti Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: King County WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 Z3 Coupe [10.00] 1998 318Ti [0.00] 1998 318Ti [10.00] 2008 128i [9.00]	I had this exact problem. The dealer will replace the entire shifting assembly at a tune of 1300$. My local bmw independent wanted to do the same thing, but I convinced them to do the wire splicing. 2 hrs of labor was a much better deal. Although admittedly, the problem isn't solved. Result: I don't DS very much anymore.
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04-29-2013, 04:38 PM	#7
TheSt\|G Resident Tamed Racing Driver 298 Rep 4,697 Posts Drives: 911, 130is, E39 M5, E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside Philly iTrader: (2)	Trade in the car. __________________ 2005 E46 M3 Interlagos/Cinnamon with Sunroof Delete
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05-04-2013, 01:33 PM	#8
strati1 Lieutenant 30 Rep 457 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: May 2010 Location: DFW/SoCal iTrader: (0)	They ordered a new shifter assembly from Germany, just have to wait another week for the parts to come in. Thank GOD the warranty saved my ass on this, otherwise it really would have been trade in time. __________________ //Mods: Golf Tee, red out tails, smoked fogs, B&G S2 Springs, Adjustable Koni Yellows, Vorshlag Camberplates, PSS 225 square, Macht Schnell 90mm studs, H&R spacers 15mm front 20mm rear (no rubbing), RPI scoops, K&N
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05-04-2013, 06:19 PM	#9
AlwayzUnce Petey G 9 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2011 128i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1)	nice, thats something to look forward too... i dont think i ever drove in D once since owning the car.
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05-05-2013, 08:01 AM	#10
bozola Unloved BMW Addict 86 Rep 1,185 Posts Drives: Z3 Coupe, 3 318Ti Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: King County WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 Z3 Coupe [10.00] 1998 318Ti [0.00] 1998 318Ti [10.00] 2008 128i [9.00]	The new shift assembly has the same problem as in the wires will splice over time, especially if you are a OCD D/DS driver.
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06-26-2013, 07:48 PM	#12
funnyteet Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2010 bmw 128i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: DE iTrader: (0)	the same thing happen to me buttttt im not under warranty anymore and BMW said it will cost me 900 to fix ugh
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07-04-2013, 04:11 PM	#13
bozola Unloved BMW Addict 86 Rep 1,185 Posts Drives: Z3 Coupe, 3 318Ti Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: King County WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 Z3 Coupe [10.00] 1998 318Ti [0.00] 1998 318Ti [10.00] 2008 128i [9.00]	Do the wire splice fix.
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07-12-2013, 09:55 AM	#14
nato-main-man-5am special 35 Rep 857 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California iTrader: (10)	Does this issue happen in DS mode when using the shifting function on the AT stick? Or it happens in DS mode, even then letter the car shift for you? Any difference when using the paddles versus the stick for manually shifting the AT in DS mode? __________________ Euro spec wide mirrors; sport wheel + paddles; staggered sport rims with Conti ExtremeContact DW. JL Audio 600/6 + technic harness; Gladen Audio 8" Woofers + musicarnw adapters; Morel Hybrid Ovations.
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