4.8is transmission journey from broke to ballin'

[bvbazel]

Just got back from a dealer because I had to purchase some more items for my transmission and just to let you know if you own BMW X5 I was told that my car test 12 years warranty against rust there was one honest dealer and pointed out to me that I had some rust on the inside of my door right under the seal and this will be taking care of under the warranty after getting two quotes they found more rust under the seals inside the door and they agreed to replace all four doors for free since they cannot be repaired because the rust is on the middle part right where get two parts of the door are welded this part is usually covered by caulking their whole repair will cost BMW over $11,000 my cars 2005 so needless to say besides hopefully getting my transmission being fixed this weekend I have scheduled an appointment with them next week to get the doors done I just wanted to let you guys know so if you don't know about the warranty against the rust that BMW is offering so check your doors on inside if there is a little even bubbling under the paint you're covered and they have to repaint your doors or change the doors altogether on top of it they said it most likely they going to have to paint the rest of a car to match the paint that doors will be painted because the car is 10 years old now, this is just a little tip in case if you guys didn't know it's actually in the car your car manual showing 12 years warranty regardless how many miles do you have on your car as long as you didn't have any paint job done before on your car I will keep you posted as far as my transmission project that I'll be doing over the weekend and let you know if it's fixed my heart gear switching and getting Falls safe sounds transmission light on when accelerating very quickly or turning Sharp right end gear is holding and number one before switching to two

[AV8R4AA]

I'm having some rough downshifting problems.
Mainly very slow speed 2/1. Have ZF 6 transmission fluid and a filter on order.

Could someone explain the software update.
Where do I go to get that done?

I was wanting to take my BMW to a specialized ZF center.
Looked but no luck finding a ZF repair in the area.
A lotta guys named Bubba say they can "fixer up"

[bvbazel]

Originally Posted by AV8R4AA

I'm having some rough downshifting problems.
Mainly very slow speed 2/1. Have ZF 6 transmission fluid and a filter on order.

Could someone explain the software update.
Where do I go to get that done?

I was wanting to take my BMW to a specialized ZF center.
Looked but no luck finding a ZF repair in the area.
A lotta guys named Bubba say they can "fixer up"

you are she can go to your BMW dealer and tell them that you want to have all your software updated including your transmission module software some people update only transmission module software but keep in mind that the engine computer is communicating with transmission computer so therefore is better to update both of them since stay eliminate some of the glitches that were existing prior to that my dealer charged me $150 to update all the computer system and transmission module as well trust me it Is worth it if you changing the fluid and the filter you might as well look at the previous posts and spend additional 70 bucks to purchase some of the rubber seals that are between transmission and the gearbox overtime they getting hard her and are not keeping the pressure okay transmission fluid that is essential to your gear switching I just purchase rubber seals including the electric connector sleeve I had similar issues to yours my parts are coming on Friday I will most likely do this over the weekend thank you to you guys posted so far others had great results after changing the rubber seals between the gearbox and the transmission

[bvbazel]

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Originally Posted by AV8R4AA

I'm having some rough downshifting problems.
Mainly very slow speed 2/1. Have ZF 6 transmission fluid and a filter on order.

Could someone explain the software update.
Where do I go to get that done?

I was wanting to take my BMW to a specialized ZF center.
Looked but no luck finding a ZF repair in the area.
A lotta guys named Bubba say they can "fixer up"

[bvbazel]

So I have my update I have changed all seals in the transmission including new fluid and filter after test drive same problems occurred to first gear when turning right was holding longer and when accelerating it felt like something is holding the car back and then to fail safe transmission light went on so I decided to bring it to BMW dealer to have it all software to be updated including transmission module software is well when doing that they discovered that the DSC module was faulty lucky for me I have blame them that they had damaged their module when upgrading the software they told me the replacement of the DSC module will be $1700 I refused to pay for it and told them that they had damaged the module and they had to replace it for free after short fight that's what they did they replace the module and updated the software after test drive I have discovered that the transmission is switching gears smooth and I have no more issues when accelerating so guess the issue was the D.Sc. Module since now the car is running like new. I hope this will help some of you out there who have same issue as I had it felt good having for once do either paying their own price to fix my car for free

[X53Jay4.8is]

Originally Posted by bvbazel

So I have my update I have changed all seals in the transmission including new fluid and filter after test drive same problems occurred to first gear when turning right was holding longer and when accelerating it felt like something is holding the car back and then to fail safe transmission light went on so I decided to bring it to BMW dealer to have it all software to be updated including transmission module software is well when doing that they discovered that the DSC module was faulty lucky for me I have blame them that they had damaged their module when upgrading the software they told me the replacement of the DSC module will be $1700 I refused to pay for it and told them that they had damaged the module and they had to replace it for free after short fight that's what they did they replace the module and updated the software after test drive I have discovered that the transmission is switching gears smooth and I have no more issues when accelerating so guess the issue was the D.Sc. Module since now the car is running like new. I hope this will help some of you out there who have same issue as I had it felt good having for once do either paying their own price to fix my car for free

I had the abs/dsc module fail. The symptoms were a trans fail safe message then with the scanner it showed one speed sensor out on front left and one speed sensor out rear right. Highly unlikely both would be out tested further and found no reading of speed sensor on right rear circuit. Sensor was good abs/dsc fault. Changed out the module all is good again.

[Junkycosmos]

Hi Bvbazel,
Do you know or have receipt of which dsc module they replaced ? Was it the computer for dsc or maybe the yaw sensor module ? Any part numbers or mention location on what they took apart (dsc behind driver headlight?) or yaw sensor under center console or something in the actual transfer case under car?

Regardless so glad to hear you are back in business 'Ballin' !
J

[amancuso]

My 4.8is has the cold 1-2 shift bump issue as well as strange quick shifting when in D mode. No error messages, etc. If I let the car warm up for 3 minutes before driving, there is no 1-2 bump. I plan on having the fluid drained and filled as well as the sealing sleeve and "adapter" changed in a week or 2. I'll also have the transmission programming checked as well. Does anyone know what the proper up to date file for the transmission programming should be?

[twinspool]

Originally Posted by amancuso

My 4.8is has the cold 1-2 shift bump issue as well as strange quick shifting when in D mode. No error messages, etc. If I let the car warm up for 3 minutes before driving, there is no 1-2 bump. I plan on having the fluid drained and filled as well as the sealing sleeve and "adapter" changed in a week or 2. I'll also have the transmission programming checked as well. Does anyone know what the proper up to date file for the transmission programming should be?

hey bud, if you dont mind, please let me know what indie you plan on using.. I'm experiencing the same every now and then and would love to have this done. I would appreciate it.

Jae

[amancuso]

Originally Posted by twinspool

hey bud, if you dont mind, please let me know what indie you plan on using.. I'm experiencing the same every now and then and would love to have this done. I would appreciate it.

Jae

Jae, I use Southampton Imported Cars in Southampton NJ.


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