BMW 3 Series engine will not engage
Variant: Auto 328i convertible
Model Year: 1999
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Post winter. Car fired first time. All looks good. But will not engage drive. In drive press accelerator ... Engine revs but no engagement, no traction
Posted: Feb 28, 2013 (11 years ago)
Check ATF level first .
Posted Feb 28, 2013 (11 years ago)
Make sure selector is ok swell. Can you select reverse?
Posted Mar 1, 2013 (11 years ago)
Check quality of transmission fluid and that there's no cross contamination from say a cooler that is piteous alloying coolant to mix ,maybe worth a flush and fluid change.
Posted Mar 1, 2013 (11 years ago)
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