E36 318i slow in engage the gear

[kelvinjb]

Dear All,For Yr07 E36 318i, when doing reverse, it needs to take 3-5sec to engage into gear, it is normal?

 

[jarance]

Dear All,

For Yr07 E36 318i, when doing reverse, it needs to take 3-5sec to engage into gear, it is normal?

No..it is not normal to take even 3 seconds.. check gearshift position switch. It could be worn out.

why is that? because you always have to pass thru the reverse gear before can engage "D" mode.

 

[megatniza]

I tend to get this in the a.m even for D - but it's gone by lunch - hence been stalling
to get it check out ...wonder if it's the early signs of a kaput gb / clutch ....

 

[bimmer36]

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Dear All,

For Yr07 E36 318i, when doing reverse, it needs to take 3-5sec to engage into gear, it is normal?

Same like me bro...I used almost 6 years until now.

 

[kelvinjb]

Like that my gear box can last at least 6 years .... haha thanks

 

[akutoy]

try topup transmission oil dulu..