Transmission temp too high?..

[turquise1]

Hey guys,

Another frustrating day, well kind of. Transmission guy insists that the temp sensor does not do much but just measure the temps in there to make sure the tranny would not overheat. He also insisted on everything is caused by the ABS module, but when I showed him the shifting delay, he agreed its a valve body issue!

So, he wants to replace my old one with a rebuilt one and I would like make sure that thing is functioning well. Is there any way to test the solenoids (measure each with ohmmeter perhaps?) and etc. on that thing?.

Of course, the car repeated the same shifting issues even without the ABS module, so there goes his theory. Lets see what he is going to come up with. Unfortunately my warranty is still with that id.ot so I cannot go anywhere without paying alot of money, although I am planning some calls to BMW NA to see what/if they can do anything..

Again, any help would be appreciated..

Ozzie..

[TwinTurboGTR]

Oi, sounds like a headache. Well, I know everyone hates to do it, but if it ain't right keep taking it back. Maybe, and I mean a big maybe. He will just get so frustrated and do one of two things. Either rip the entire sucker out and just get a another tranny from BMW, TC, etc. or compensate you by taking it to the dealership and handing it to them.

Now again, these are big maybes, I doubt they would happen, but it happened with me with another car. Had an issue fixed at an indy, went back 9 times over a 2 month period. Finally he raised his white flag and sent it to BMW and he covered the cost.

As for contacting BMWNA, they aren't going to do anything for you. You went to an Indy, not an authorized BMW repair facility. They are not going to want to hear it. Even if you are looking for a suggestion, they are just going to direct you to your nearest BMW dealership to have them take a look at it. Goodwill is never going to happen, but doesnt hurt to try.

Just keep at it with your Indy and just work with him. I mean if it is still under warranty, just keep taking it to him. I am sure you are already sick and tired of it, but so will he. If not now, he will later and maybe just give in.

[turquise1]

Is it possible to test this rebuilt valve body (or its solenoids) before its put in? I am worried that I will still have similar issues after and will be a waste of time. Forgive me for being pessimistic after all..

Ozzie..

[TwinTurboGTR]

I'm not sure??? I'm sure there is, but I don't know if you can just check the continuity between the valves and if you do have continuity, then that means it works? or you need to hook it up and actually see if the valves work or not. I don;t think I have come across a post that asked that specific question.

Is the X on the lift as we speak right now? Whats the tranny guy saying?

[turquise1]

Well, maybe you were right after all. The transmission guy (kind of) said he gave up, and will send it to another place for another rebuild (for free).
I told him maybe it would be easier to put a new valve body on to test but he insisted the rebuilt one he put on should not have come up with same errors.

I hope they would check/replace everything this time..

Ozzie..

[bastereo]

Hooray! Maybe the new guys can get it right.

You can test the solenoids by measuring the resistance but that would throw a code for the specific solenoid(s) in my experience. So not super helpful in this situation.

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[SlickGT1]

Great news, I just save a bunch on my car insurance. lol.

Great news though. Lets hope the new guy knows what he is doing. Let's also hope the trans is still fine after all this.

[turquise1]

Thanks, honestly, if I were them, I would put a new (or a BMW rebuilt) one in to avoid all the headache. I'll let you guys know once I get the car back next week..

Thanks again for all the help..

Ozzie..

[turquise1]

Well, more, kind of bad news..

After the other transmission guy driving the car, they now claim that its the transfer case slipping and putting the car in 'N' intermittently. So I am looking for a used one here..

What do you guys think?

Ozzie..

[SlickGT1]

Can you please put your car info into your signature. I don't remember what year or model your car is, and I don't feel like re-reading all the above to find out. Thanks.