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BMW 5-Series Transmission Questions

28 messages,  Last post on Dec 06, 2010 at 4:32 PM

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#19 of 28 2006 525i Transmission Fault by larrynguyen

Aug 25, 2009 (8:14 pm)

My car (53k miles) just has the red warning light comes on with the message "Gear can be engaged w/o depressing the brake. Drive moderately! Have he system checked by the mechanics..." How serious is this problem? What cause it and what we should do to fix it?
 
Also, another yellow warning light comes on "Braking/driving stab. Brake and drive control system malfunciton! Reduced braking and driving stability. Avoid hard braking". Any information is really appreciated.

#20 of 28 Re: 2006 525i Transmission Fault [larrynguyen] by bmw5sin

Aug 26, 2009 (9:42 pm)

Replying to: larrynguyen (Aug 25, 2009 8:14 pm)
hi, i've got the same message "gear can be engaged w/o depressing the brake. Drive moderately" Hv you got your problem solved? I've got the message dignosed and for the result as "electronic pressure control valve 2". Workshops has asked to either overhauled the gearbox, or changed transmission oil and see if it works. One said to change the pressure control valve and transmission oil will do.
Automatic gear change is locked now at 2 or 3 shift. There is no lost of power on the gear shift. What shoudl we do from here.......help.

#21 of 28 Re: 2006 525i Transmission Fault [bmw5sin] by larrynguyen

Aug 28, 2009 (6:47 am)

Replying to: bmw5sin (Aug 26, 2009 9:42 pm)
Unfortunately my car just passed the factory warranty period (4yr/50kmiles) by 1 month (53k miles now). So I need to find out some help to pay for the repair now before I take my car to the dealers yet. The dealer asks for $140 for diagnostic fee which includes using machines to read the error code. Repair cost is based on the diag results.
The car still runs ok. The warning lights just come and go. Transmission is ok. Brake still works; probably ABS is disabled.
Any one to help?

#23 of 28 Re: 07 BMW - Slow shift / racing RPM [mybimmer] by billyboy44

Feb 26, 2010 (6:36 pm)

Replying to: mybimmer (Jan 14, 2008 4:24 pm)
HI There, I am wondering if you ever reached a solution to the problem with the ATC/ABS warning lights. I am having the same exact problem with my 03 530i. Mine shifts just fine but the lights are a problem....no real pattern to it.
thanks

#24 of 28 Re: 07 BMW - Slow shift / racing RPM [billyboy44] by larrynguyen

Mar 02, 2010 (2:21 pm)

Replying to: billyboy44 (Feb 26, 2010 6:36 pm)
The problem just went away after a few months. I did not take it to any dealers or shops for repair at all. It could be some things that I did such as disconnecting the battery, etc. unknowingly.

#25 of 28 is my transmission toast? by ghulet

Mar 17, 2010 (9:42 am)

I have an '88 528e automatic w/153k miles, bought about 8 months ago. In general, I like the car, considering its age and purchase price. Thing is, a couple months after I bought it, the trans started to slip, badly. I took it in to a local shop, had the fluid, filter and gasket changed, and the car shifted/behaved perfectly for a few months. Well, now it's doing the same thing: car will barely move under its own power, and takes forever to shift (I'm not driving it currently). Any suggestions (I'm hoping it doesn't need a new trans, because that will certainly cost more than the car is worth)?

#26 of 28 Re: is my transmission toast? [ghulet] by roadburner

Mar 18, 2010 (7:46 am)

Replying to: ghulet (Mar 17, 2010 9:42 am)
You need to find a shop that is familiar with the ZF 4HP22 transmission. There's a specific diagnostic procedure which should pinpoint the problem. It's far from rocket science, but the tech needs to know what he's doing. Some helpful general information on the 4HP22 can be found here.

#27 of 28 Re: is my transmission toast? [ghulet] by roadburner

Mar 18, 2010 (7:48 am)

Replying to: ghulet (Mar 17, 2010 9:42 am)
You need to find a shop that is familiar with the ZF 4HP22 transmission. There's a specific diagnostic procedure which should pinpoint the problem. It's far from rocket science, but the tech needs to know what he's doing. Some helpful general information on the 4HP22 can be found here.

#28 of 28 Re: 2006 525i Transmission Fault [bmw5sin] by achan118

Dec 06, 2010 (4:32 pm)

Replying to: bmw5sin (Aug 26, 2009 9:42 pm)
larrynguyen and bmw5sin ,Did you guys found out any solutions yet?

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