Trans Failsafe Prog

[Creazee]

faced with the same problem when i first got my car 1 year plus back ... had to rebuild my GB and overhaul my torque converter...

there are many possibilities for the 'trans fail safe mode' to appear ... perhaps its best to get second opinion before jumping to conclusion that its the GB fault...

 

[zib]

faced with the same problem when i first got my car 1 year plus back ... had to rebuild my GB and overhaul my torque converter...

there are many possibilities for the 'trans fail safe mode' to appear ... perhaps its best to get second opinion before jumping to conclusion that its the GB fault...

hi creazee,
may i know how much you paid for the gbox rebuild?

cheers

 

[zib]

finally had to send the car to Bomin as now I have NO REVERSE gear!

Funny had to push the perfectly running engine out of the parking lot today haha...

A quick search on the net showed the reverse drum or hub is broken. This is the achilles heel of the 5HP19 gbox they say.

So guys, when you reverse, be gentle and try not to put additional strain on the reverse gear such as a full passenger/load while reversing or reversing uphill. Do that often..then the reverse hub will wear out faster.

There is a thicker reverse hub on ebay but I am no mechanic to advise further.. as the 'box still has to be dismantled which i saw involves a lot of work and time..sigh

Bomin guys will take the 'box down tomorrow and will let me know what's the problem. In any case they will still need to send the 'box to a specialist. Told him if he could save me any $$ please do so. I hope it is just the sensors and the reverse hub...not the dreaded torque converter. But if it is the TC then..no luck...big hole is imminent to my bank...haihhh

 

[Creazee]

hi creazee,
may i know how much you paid for the gbox rebuild?

cheers

paid rm5.5k then... shop in Subang...

 

[aidilj]

Bro zib,

Just an option for you to consider. I had the error on mine end of last year and the error as below, here's my journey to solve the problem http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?46825-E46-318i-2002-auto-to-manual-conversion . This is a good oppoturnity..

E R R O R M E M O R Y R E P O R T
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Date: 10/22/11 12:07:56
ECU: GS20
JobStatus: OKAY
Variant: GS20
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RESULT: 2 errors in error memory !
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146 CAN Moment interface
Error frequency : 2
Logistic counter: 16
Error occured 1. times at:
km value 135600.00 km
Changing gear 1.00 0/1
Last change: implausible 76.00 0-n
Engine speed 832.00 rpm
Throttle-valve angle 0.00 %
Error occured 2. times at:
km value 135600.00 km
Changing gear 1.00 0/1
Last change: implausible 76.00 0-n
Engine speed 864.00 rpm
Throttle-valve angle 0.00 %
General error
Sporadic error
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48 Torque Converter Clutch - too much slip
Error frequency : 6
Logistic counter: 5
Error occured 1. times at:
km value 137030.00 km
Gear 160.00 -
Gearbox Oil Temperature 111.00 degrees C
SV 1 0.00 0/1
SV 2 0.00 0/1
SV 3 0.00 0/1
TC-clutch closed 1.00 0/1
SV Shift-Lock 0.00 0/1
Brake operated 0.00 0/1
Error occured 2. times at:
km value 137070.00 km
Gear 160.00 -
Gearbox Oil Temperature 108.00 degrees C
SV 1 0.00 0/1
SV 2 0.00 0/1
SV 3 0.00 0/1
TC-clutch closed 1.00 0/1
SV Shift-Lock 0.00 0/1
Brake operated 0.00 0/1
Error occured 3. times at:
km value 137430.00 km
Gear 160.00 -
Gearbox Oil Temperature 101.00 degrees C
SV 1 0.00 0/1
SV 2 0.00 0/1
SV 3 0.00 0/1
TC-clutch closed 1.00 0/1
SV Shift-Lock 0.00 0/1
Brake operated 0.00 0/1
Blocked open
Sporadic error
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[zib]

thanks aidilj but I like automatic..lazy man haha..

car now at M-Scope Bt Caves with Mr. Hong...see what will he find tomorrow...

Bomin John told me the ATF smells burnt and very dark almost black...but decided to send to M Scope after all..