Bmw 540i transmission problems

Dear Jackie.
is this an engine problem or transmission?
if the rpm is too high for the gear you are in , the A/T tranny is slipping.
and slipping makes it worse.
check fuses
check levels of ATF by the book do not guess, on how. do not guess on fluid or kiss off a $3500 tranny
do not run high or too low fluid levels, ever.



Sig: I must ask questions first, I'm blind, and my tools can't reach, dig?

The RPM of the engine goes up between shifts or more than the road speed when in a gear.
If the engine RPM is increasing but the road speed is not, the transmission may be slipping.

For car not changing gears it can be shifter assembly issue, or it can also be transmission issue. Get the shifter assembly inspected with ignition OFF.

For more troubleshooting, I suggest you to get the Following help link checked, its complete step by step procedure to inspect gear shift issues: -----

GEAR SHIFT ISSUES

http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2012/11/gear-shift-issues.html

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TRANSMISSION GEARS SLIPPING AND FLUID LEAKING ISSUES

Transmission gear assembly and transmission needs inspection. Also check the transmission fluid level. Also is the fluid getting leaked or its low.

There are few very helpful links with solutions to troubleshoot this problem.

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I suggest you to refer these links.

Click the link below:-----

2000 Toyota Camry: Transmission slipping and Stuck up?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2000-toyota-camry-transmission-slipping.html

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Transmission Slips out of 2nd gear?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-slips-out-of-2nd-gear.html

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Car engine Overheats and transmission starts slipping?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-engine-overheats-and-transmission.html

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2006 Ford Explorer: Engine Vibrates and gears slipping?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/2006ford-explorer-engine-vibrates-and.html

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Clutch slipping problem?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/clutch-slipping-problem.html

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Dodge Anti slip System is not operating?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/dodge-anti-slip-system-is-not-operating.html

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OD light flashing and transmission fluid leaking?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/od-light-flashing-and-transmission.html

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Transmission fluid leaks near radiator on ford windstar?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-fluid-leaks-near-radiator.html

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Ford Windstar transmission fluid leaking?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-windstar-transmission-fluid.html

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These details will help.

Thanks.

Transmission gear assembly and transmission needs inspection. Also check the transmission fluid level. Also is the fluid getting leaked or its low.

There are few very helpful links with solutions to troubleshoot this problem.

========

I suggest you to refer these links.

Click the link below:-----

2000 Toyota Camry: Transmission slipping and Stuck up?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2000-toyota-camry-transmission-slipping.html

-----------

Transmission Slips out of 2nd gear?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-slips-out-of-2nd-gear.html

----------

Car engine Overheats and transmission starts slipping?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-engine-overheats-and-transmission.html

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2006 Ford Explorer: Engine Vibrates and gears slipping?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/2006ford-explorer-engine-vibrates-and.html

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Clutch slipping problem?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/clutch-slipping-problem.html

----------

Dodge Anti slip System is not operating?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/dodge-anti-slip-system-is-not-operating.html

----------

OD light flashing and transmission fluid leaking?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/od-light-flashing-and-transmission.html

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Transmission fluid leaks near radiator on ford windstar?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-fluid-leaks-near-radiator.html

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Ford Windstar transmission fluid leaking?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-windstar-transmission-fluid.html

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TRANSMISSION REPLACING AND TROUBLESHOOTING

http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2012/12/transmission-replacing-and.html

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These details will help.

Thanks.

Transmission gear assembly and transmission needs inspection.Also check the transmission fluid level.Also is the fluid getting leaked or its low.

There are few very helpful links with solutions to troubleshoot these problem.

========
I suggest you to refer these links.

Click the link below:-----

2000 Toyota Camry: Transmission slipping and Stuck up? http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2000-toyota-camry-transmission-slipping.html
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Transmission Slips out of 2nd gear? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-slips-out-of-2nd-gear.html

----------
Car engine Overheats and transmission starts slipping? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-engine-overheats-and-transmission.html

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2006 Ford Explorer: Engine Vibrates and gears slipping? http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/2006ford-explorer-engine-vibrates-and.html

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Clutch slipping problem? http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/clutch-slipping-problem.html

----------
Dodge Anti slip System is not operating? http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/dodge-anti-slip-system-is-not-operating.html

----------
OD light flashing and transmission fluid leaking?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/od-light-flashing-and-transmission.html

------------
Transmission fluid leaks near radiator on ford windstar?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-fluid-leaks-near-radiator.html

-------------
Ford Windstar transmission fluid leaking? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-windstar-transmission-fluid.html

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These details will help.
Thanks.

Transmission gear assembly and transmission needs inspection. Also check the transmission fluid level. Also is the fluid getting leaked or its low.

There are few very helpful links with solutions to troubleshoot these problem.

========

I suggest you to refer these links.

Click the link below:-----

2000 Toyota Camry: Transmission slipping and Stuck up? http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2000-toyota-camry-transmission-slipping.html

-----------
Transmission Slips out of 2nd gear?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-slips-out-of-2nd-gear.html

----------
Car engine Overheats and transmission starts slipping?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-engine-overheats-and-transmission.html

-------------
2006 Ford Explorer: Engine Vibrates and gears slipping?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/2006ford-explorer-engine-vibrates-and.html

---------------
Clutch slipping problem?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/clutch-slipping-problem.html

----------
Dodge Anti slip System is not operating?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/dodge-anti-slip-system-is-not-operating.html

----------
OD light flashing and transmission fluid leaking?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/od-light-flashing-and-transmission.html

------------
Transmission fluid leaks near radiator on ford windstar?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-fluid-leaks-near-radiator.html

-------------
Ford Windstar transmission fluid leaking?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-windstar-transmission-fluid.html

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These details will help.

Thanks.

make sure fluid is full

hello. Here are some of the transmission slipping signs you should be looking for:

• A delay of more than a second in shifting from the neutral to drive or reverse gear, could mean that there is a problem with the transmission. If on changing from a neutral or park position to the drive or reverse gear, the car does not immediately catch the gear and move forward or backward, then it could mean a problem in the transmission.
• If you change gears, and you hear a sudden clunk or sudden jolt or shudder, then the shifting is not smooth and there could be a problem with the gearbox.
• If the engine rpm keeps increasing but there is no increase in the speed, then it could be a sign of the transmission slipping.
• Another one of the transmission slipping signs is oil or automatic transmission fluid (ATF) leakage. This could damage the transmission.
• If your car has suddenly started sounding noisy, then it could also be because of a problem in the gearbox.
• Most automatic transmission systems, nowadays, have a check engine light or an OD light, which flashes if there is a problem with the engine. You will need a code reader to diagnose the problem by reading the code.

Check the fluid level and make sure it is up.If o/k then suggest a trans service which will have the filter and fluid changed. This could be your problem.

you might already know but when shifting into 4wd you can shift into 4hi while driving as long as the tires,(all four) are travelling the same speed. you can't shift into 4wd if you are spinning. 4 low you have to completely stop. When you are in 4 low as you know the power of vehicle is greatly increased due to gear reduction. so if you are seeing slipping symptoms, you might want to change transmission filter. It might not be much help to you but it might prevent problems down the road. also when changing fluid be sure to put mopar transmission fluid for replacement on jeep. like gm calls for dexron. the transfer case on dodge and jeeps also takes transmission fluid. I had to replace a t-case on my friends dakota that was making a grinding noise and it turns out a seal had leaked some fluid out and burnt up some bearings. pretty expensive. they are chain driven. hope I didnt get too carried away, because I am not a transmission expert but I just wanted to share what I did know with you.