AdeV 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2007 I've recently bought a 1998 E39 5281 with a tiptronic gearbox. The car is in excellent condition with 60K miles on the clock and a full BMW dealer service history. The only problem that I've got is a harsh change down at low speeds on the tiptronic - between 40mph to 20mph. Anyone experienced the same issue, have any suggestions or is this a trait of tiptronic gearboxes ?? I'd appreciate your advice/suggestions. rgds, AdeV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted April 29, 2007 I've recently bought a 1998 E39 5281 with a tiptronic gearbox. The car is in excellent condition with 60K miles on the clock and a full BMW dealer service history. The only problem that I've got is a harsh change down at low speeds on the tiptronic - between 40mph to 20mph. Anyone experienced the same issue, have any suggestions or is this a trait of tiptronic gearboxes ?? I'd appreciate your advice/suggestions. rgds, AdeV You don't have tiptronic, you have steptronic Only Porsches have tiptronic :-) You might be due for a gearbox fluid change - get this done by a BMW workshop, the fluid is very special Jochen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted April 29, 2007 How often does this happen?? Every time or sometimes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted April 29, 2007 Its started with mine ... Im due for my gearbox service though. Simple fluid change at BM workshop / BMW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
