Autobox not selecting top in sport mode

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M3KUK
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Post Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:35 pm

Hi, is this normal, when my 320i switchable auto is in sport mode it will not go into top gear. If you switch to economy mode it will change up straight away. Any ideas?
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Post Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:39 pm

Sorry mate mine does 8O
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Post Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:36 pm

ATF looks dirty so perhaps an oil change will help.
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2017 2:26 pm

It always helps and don't forget the filter too :D

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Post Sat Jan 21, 2017 4:14 pm

Yes it's on the 'to do' list!