E32 Transmission issues.....

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bmwnut88
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Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:16 pm

my 88 735i auto box is playing up, she still shifts from d to r however in d she only stays in 3rd, even when selecting 123 she just wont budge out of third. anyone experienced similar before in either e34 or e32? i do have a replacement gearbox ecu, are these located on the passenger side? thanks in advanc al.
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Sun Jan 31, 2010 7:23 pm

I think that is the gearbox failsafe mode. Is the gearbox still in the E32, and if so, what error messages are you getting on the dash LCD display?

Have a look over at http://www.the7seriesregister.co.uk, lots of knowledgable E32 folk who will likely know more.

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Sun Jan 31, 2010 8:57 pm

thanks pal will shoot over there :)
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