E46 gbox sickness (need help!)

[chetz]

greetings to all the sifus and members,need an advice pls.. im having a gearbox problem.. sent it to auto bava for check up and the results is... gear monitoring problem.. they advised me to change the whole gearbox for 25k.. wtf~! pls help me on this.. ive ask some frenz.. they said it could be the sensor problem only..i'll explain roughly hows my e46 condition..when shift to D.. after release the brake it doesnt move.. i have to rev the car a bit then only it'll move.. i think it moves with the 3rd gear.. the gbox indicator turns on and off sumtimes.. but i dont wanna take any risk before it became worse.. so pls advice me.....here are some advice from my beemer friend...change the cam sensor.. gbox oil.. and gasket.. should settle.. (if its the sensor problem..)does any one experienced the same prob??.. and any idea how much it cost for a recond or after market e46 325 gbox.. thank u.....*current millage 10+k

 

[jarance]

you might have the same problem. see thread below

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27335

 

[chetz]

you might have the same problem. see thread below

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27335

tq for the link.. ive post there as well.. how to diffrentiate ZF and GM gbox bro jarance?? thank u..

 

[jarance]

tq for the link.. ive post there as well.. how to diffrentiate ZF and GM gbox bro jarance?? thank u..

jack the car up and see the labelling on the gearbox. you can see it stick on the gb. e46 usually use zf.

 

[Mouse]

this link might give u some idea as well
http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27227
mayb u can pm M-scope guy, he definately can give u some advice, better to ask the specialist than guessing for so many possibilities and causes headache

 

[kyosang]

hey,what model is ur e46?

my friend he just recontition his gearbox with all new parts, only cost 5k to 6k.....still running good now,warranty 1 year......go to check special list....dont worry....won be 25k lah,auto bavaria is vampire ...

 

[adriangzh]

auto bavaria really expensive.. come batu caves, charge u below 10k lolx

 

[walrus_lord]

Mileage is only 10k+ and you have issues with gearbox?

I am assuming your car warranty has expired. If so, please get a second opinion from other independent workshops using a computer diagnostic check.....

 

[Torneo]

chetz,

rebuilding the entire GB with new parts will cost you around 5-6k and i personally feel it's pretty damn good. forget about replacing a brand new GB unless money is not a concern. diagnostic done at specialist can not always be trusted as they too are human and can make wrong judgment. they might end up trial and error to replace a few parts n charge for labour before getting to the problem. i'd say that's money not worth spending. again, dependent on what's quoted to change whatever the mechanic suggested.

as for mileage i'm guessing it's 100k + and not 10k+ ?

 

[elixir]

tq for the link.. ive post there as well.. how to diffrentiate ZF and GM gbox bro jarance?? thank u..

Whatever u do bro, never go for 2nd hand or re-cond gear box. Send to gearbox specialist and refurbish it is a better choice. Your gearbox will be as good as new and with warranty. For your problem, maybe you just need to change certain parts which does not cost much. Try M-Scope, I have no complaints with their work.

 

[silverE46]

Chetz,

1st,U may go for diagnose either electronic or mechanical faulty.
2nd,yr decision either U want to rebuilt or replace with 2nd hand,both cost U about RM5-6k only.
My advice,if many parts of GBx faulty,go for 2nd hand with warranty.

TQ.

 

[chetz]

chetz,

rebuilding the entire GB with new parts will cost you around 5-6k and i personally feel it's pretty damn good. forget about replacing a brand new GB unless money is not a concern. diagnostic done at specialist can not always be trusted as they too are human and can make wrong judgment. they might end up trial and error to replace a few parts n charge for labour before getting to the problem. i'd say that's money not worth spending. again, dependent on what's quoted to change whatever the mechanic suggested.

as for mileage i'm guessing it's 100k + and not 10k+ ?

thats whut my dads foreman said.. if rebuilt the gbox.. at least i can have a new set inside.. clutchplate.. solenoid.. and the sensors.. like u said.. if buying a recond gbox we donno how good the stuff inside.. might end up facing the same prob again...

yupe millage clocked at 10+k.. not 1+k...

 

[shaiful7]

Brilliant information here..