NutStrikesAgain 3 Report post Posted August 3, 2020 On cold starts, my 318ti does not want to go forwards when you put it in drive - if you accelerate a bit it just revs in neutral (that's what it sounds like anyway). However if I put it into tiptronic manual mode and force 1st or 2nd gear the car does move forward and drives normally. Once the car has warmed up, it drive works normally. What could the issue be?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted August 3, 2020 Sounds very much like a shifter remote problem in the center console. Is the selector shaft boot torn or missing ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NutStrikesAgain 3 Report post Posted August 3, 2020 1 minute ago, B.M.W Ltd said: Sounds very much like a shifter remote problem in the center console. Is the selector shaft boot torn or missing ? Do you mean the soft leather around the gearstick? If so, no its 100% fine. I have had the cover off to swap the trim around that once a while ago though...dunno if that could be anything to do with it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) What year is the car ? "T" bar lever or ball type? Does the lever move freely and selects the drive positions easily? Edited August 3, 2020 by B.M.W Ltd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NutStrikesAgain 3 Report post Posted August 3, 2020 9 minutes ago, B.M.W Ltd said: What year is the car ? "T" bar lever or ball type? Does the lever move freely and selects the drive positions easily? 2003, its what you refer to as the ball type one. Feels like it should do (i think) - had another E46 years ago and the shifter feels about the same Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted August 3, 2020 Sent you a PM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NutStrikesAgain 3 Report post Posted October 7, 2020 Final update - BMW's conclusion is that it is most likely an internal leak inside the transmission that is casuing low oil pressure or possibly clutch slipping. But they couldn't confirm without stripping down the gearbox... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ00Z3 189 Report post Posted October 8, 2020 That sounds expensive. Is a secondhand transmission cheaper? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NutStrikesAgain 3 Report post Posted October 8, 2020 34 minutes ago, NZ00Z3 said: That sounds expensive. Is a secondhand transmission cheaper? It would be I suppose. But I’m just going to sell the car... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1286 Report post Posted October 8, 2020 low trans fluid level will cause that too failed trans oil cooler ? have spare trans if needed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NutStrikesAgain 3 Report post Posted October 9, 2020 2 hours ago, BM WORLD said: low trans fluid level will cause that too failed trans oil cooler ? have spare trans if needed Transcript of what BMW found last week Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
