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goatfarmer
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Not an authority, assuming the trans fluid is at proper level curious if the tran's has a ECT and/or OD; if so, does the problem continue with one or both in off or on position??? Also has the trans screen/fluid been changed recently???
Had similar problem w/ 90 T4r where trans started acting up and would not shift out of 1st gear until engine and trans warmed up. Decided to drop trans pan and replace screen, initially it did not solve the problem, however after I drove it several miles, I assume all the air pockets eventually were purged from the system and for the past several months trans has been working fine. I am not sure after 200 K mile mark the problem was due to dirty screen, or that I failed to keep proper fluid level and air got into the system??
When I pulled the pan I noticed several solenoids but since not familiar with transmission, or how to test trans circuits decided if changing screen and trans fluid did not work then likely have to take to shop. Anyhow, food for thought, perhaps more knowledgeable member will chime in with helpful info.
Had similar problem w/ 90 T4r where trans started acting up and would not shift out of 1st gear until engine and trans warmed up. Decided to drop trans pan and replace screen, initially it did not solve the problem, however after I drove it several miles, I assume all the air pockets eventually were purged from the system and for the past several months trans has been working fine. I am not sure after 200 K mile mark the problem was due to dirty screen, or that I failed to keep proper fluid level and air got into the system??
When I pulled the pan I noticed several solenoids but since not familiar with transmission, or how to test trans circuits decided if changing screen and trans fluid did not work then likely have to take to shop. Anyhow, food for thought, perhaps more knowledgeable member will chime in with helpful info.
As others have said, make sure it is up to the proper level. If it has not been serviced in a bit, you might consider dropping the pans(clean them till spotless) and installing fresh fluid (high quality atf). If your aggressive about it, you might consider cleaning out the solenoids. Sludge can really gum them up, shifts get rough or not at all.
Recently, I had to do a complete services on our old BMW's trans to get it close to right. It has gotten even better driving it over time. The key here, keep clean fresh fluid in the transmission and they will go on for a long time (200k+).
regards
Recently, I had to do a complete services on our old BMW's trans to get it close to right. It has gotten even better driving it over time. The key here, keep clean fresh fluid in the transmission and they will go on for a long time (200k+).
regards
