Good day to all. I need some assistance. I have a 1985 BMW 528e with an automatic transmission. I was going home, up a hill when there was no more forward movement. I was able to put the car in reverse and then coast to a stop. The car would go forward a few feet then cut off. I got it towed to my house and recently, the same. I am able to put it in reverse. Once it is in drive, it shuts off. Any ideas from the group?
First step is to check fluid level of the vehicle. If full take a sample and make sure no burning smell to the fluid or dark color. If so the trans will need a rebuild. If not would have to do some trans pressure diag to see what going on.
