From: Quality & Service Engineer @ dealers.bmwna.com
Subject: GM5 Transmission Delayed Shift Problem
Vehicles:
'03/'04(up to 11/03) E46 with M54 and GM5 Trans. 325iA, 325XiA, 330XiA, and from 03/03 325A/330A Coupe,Convertible, '03/04 (up to 12/03)E53 X5 3.0 with GM5 Trans.
Situation:
Excessively long delay (5-30 seconds) in gear engagement from Park to Drive on the first cold start. Problem occurs only once a day on the initial start-up.
Cause:
Unfavorable tolerances of forward clutch housing causing internal transmission pressure leak after overnight parking.
Service Fix:
Replacement of defective Transmission with updated unit.
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I heard someone complain of this problem,
so there you are. Call your local dealer and get your new transmission.
Robert
85' 325e
Subject: GM5 Transmission Delayed Shift Problem
Vehicles:
'03/'04(up to 11/03) E46 with M54 and GM5 Trans. 325iA, 325XiA, 330XiA, and from 03/03 325A/330A Coupe,Convertible, '03/04 (up to 12/03)E53 X5 3.0 with GM5 Trans.
Situation:
Excessively long delay (5-30 seconds) in gear engagement from Park to Drive on the first cold start. Problem occurs only once a day on the initial start-up.
Cause:
Unfavorable tolerances of forward clutch housing causing internal transmission pressure leak after overnight parking.
Service Fix:
Replacement of defective Transmission with updated unit.
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I heard someone complain of this problem,
so there you are. Call your local dealer and get your new transmission.
Robert
85' 325e
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