Okay the car I'm having issues with is a 85' 318i (euro spec) and it is also lowered on eibach pro kit/bilstein combo.
It is unfortunately automatic and lately when I'm driving it and I hit the slightest crease or bump in asphalt the the drive line will go dormant. The car will not respond to the gas pedal after its gone dormant. If I put the car in neutral then back into drive the car will continue to be dormant. The only way I can get the car back to "normal" is if I quickly put the transmission into neutral, flip the key to the "on" position, and then restart the car. This is a dangerous move to do while driving especially at night. I know you guys are going to suggest swapping to manual and I wish I could but I need this car on a daily basis and fixed at the cheapest expense.
My question is simply is there anything I should check besides the replacement of a transmission. Maybe tranny mounts? Any help could do wonders as I use this car to commute to my college.
I'm also not familiar with how the automatic transmission system works at least not to the extent I do a manual.
If it is unrepairable, Anybody know someone with a good getrag 240 auto??
It is unfortunately automatic and lately when I'm driving it and I hit the slightest crease or bump in asphalt the the drive line will go dormant. The car will not respond to the gas pedal after its gone dormant. If I put the car in neutral then back into drive the car will continue to be dormant. The only way I can get the car back to "normal" is if I quickly put the transmission into neutral, flip the key to the "on" position, and then restart the car. This is a dangerous move to do while driving especially at night. I know you guys are going to suggest swapping to manual and I wish I could but I need this car on a daily basis and fixed at the cheapest expense.
My question is simply is there anything I should check besides the replacement of a transmission. Maybe tranny mounts? Any help could do wonders as I use this car to commute to my college.
I'm also not familiar with how the automatic transmission system works at least not to the extent I do a manual.
If it is unrepairable, Anybody know someone with a good getrag 240 auto??
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