Having a problem with my automatic transmission (1993 325i). It shifts into 3rd gear (limp mode) at stop lights if it idles over 15 seconds. . . . . when this happens, I have to turn off the ignition for approx. 5 seconds and then restrart the engine; it then has reset itself. Everything functions OK if I leave it in DRIVE with my foot on the brake - - in other words, keep a load on the trans.... . . maintaining around 1200 rpms or more. I changed the transmission oil and filter at 130K . . . . very dirty. Any suggestions? John
were you having this problem before you changed the trannie fluid? or did it start after the change? and did you notice any slippage in the transmission prior to changing the fluid?
1993 325i transmission problem Thank you for your reply . . . . the problem was noted before changing the fluid . . . . I received the car with the problem . . . . when changed, the fluid was very dirty with residue on the magnet . . . . filter was changed . . . . I have since increased the idle speed with no luck in solving the problem . . . . . to reinterate: the transmission works fine until you reach a stoplight and allow it to idle more than 15 seconds . . . . . at that point, it shifts into 3rd (limp mode) and stays in that gear until the motor is turned off and restarted and 5 seconds. Any thoughts are welcome .. . John