Tranny Broke,what it feels like Merry Xmas

[X5SND]

Originally Posted by SlickGT1

Hold up. Didn't TwinsPoppa have mad crazy ass issues when he put in something dealing with his lights. There is a thread somewhere something similar happened when the fogs were wired, or the rings, I have to find it. 4x4 came on, and trans went nuts.

I think I know which thread you're referencing slick, it was for angel eyes as a DRL....IIRC, with his install he used the purple entertainment wire as a trigger, but tapped the main power for his rings somewhere in the ecu box. The added slight draw from circuits that are otherwise sensitive to voltage fluctuations is likely what caused his issues.

[SlickGT1]

Originally Posted by X5SND

I think I know which thread you're referencing slick, it was for angel eyes as a DRL....IIRC, with his install he used the purple entertainment wire as a trigger, but tapped the main power for his rings somewhere in the ecu box. The added slight draw from circuits that are otherwise sensitive to voltage fluctuations is likely what caused his issues.

Yea something along those lines, and he got the 4x4 issue and his trans went nuts.

That grinding in park sounds nuts. You really need to get under and start diagnosing.

[pnoyako85]

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[pnoyako85]

From what Im seeing on ebay…
the 4.4 will fit a 4.8is Transmission


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So Mostlikely I may End up just adding a Rebuilt Trq Converter while the tranny is being swapped..

[tmv]

While it's a good news that the tranny might fit, I would check with some experts beside eBay.
Best of luck, M.

[pnoyako85]

Originally Posted by tmv

While it's a good news that the tranny might fit, I would check with some experts beside eBay.
Best of luck, M.

Thanks Tmv….im keeping Positive this will work out……although i should just Put A manual Tranny in here….

[upallnight]

30 days warranty on a use trans is not much of a warranty. Especially if you have to pay for the removal and return shipment.

If you do replace the trans, don't forget to flush any ATF in the torque converter and trans cooler. If the trans did grenade you don't want to contaminate the new/use trans.

[upallnight]

I think this is the reason why your trans or transfer case crapped out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUVwKUUt2wc

If you want to drift a car better to do it in a RWD not a AWD. Don't think the transfer case was designed to handle that must wheel spin difference between the front wheels and the rear wheels without something breaking.

[electricalserv x5]

Originally Posted by upallnight

I think this is the reason why your trans or transfer case crapped out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUVwKUUt2wc

If you want to drift a car better to do it in a RWD not a AWD. Don't think the transfer case was designed to handle that must wheel spin difference between the front wheels and the rear wheels without something breaking.

I think your right on the mark..................Mike likes to skate with the 4.8is.....looks like fun.....

[electricalserv x5]

Mike if You have to get a new tranny,get a new from BMW.$5300, if You get a rebuilt or rebuild the old one You will be around $4500 .
Sorry to hear about your x5 ...........................