RRPhil - My issue is similar to what you described, but it happens after 7-8 minutes of driving (after warmed up from completely cold). And it goes into 4th for sure. I noticed my rpm's are higher than normally in 5th at 60mph.

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E53 4.6is - Currently disabled
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