Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

[Zincman]

Was back from jb but was stuck in the jam.was all the way at d mode and weather very hot.stuck for 1 hour plus , suddenly the gearbox overheated symbol came on.no choice after clear sg custom , stop at the roadside and rested for 10 mins;after that resume my journey back home but the error symbol is gone.i also change atf and filter 25000km ago.can any1 advice me and let me know the remedy.View attachment 59410

 

[Zincman]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

The symbol is in red colour

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

See the fault code is the first step .....

 

[ac323]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

maybe is Clutch?











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[Ahbengdriver]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

Isnt that a gear clutch issue?

 

[Zincman]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

Just now went test drive again.so far so good no error.really dunno what could be the issues.

 

[easy]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

May just be a temporary issue with temp overshoot due to jam but for peace of mind you may want to get the fault code interpreted.

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

The fault code will tell you something ........ Not referring to the dash gear symbol.

Go to a WS and get it scanned - Whatever problem that was picked up by the sensors (and there are hundreds of them) will be registered with the fault log. It will show up with a 4 alphanumeric code which will allow techs to interpret what happen.

This will reduce the guess work .......

Just now went test drive again.so far so good no error.really dunno what could be the issues.

 

[Zincman]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

ok .thanks alot bro... just another question, do i need to replace the atf oil since the transmission overheated yesterday, will the atf oil degrade?

 

[playstation76]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

ok .thanks alot bro... just another question, do i need to replace the atf oil since the transmission overheated yesterday, will the atf oil degrade?

The oil can withstand the high temp. No need change

 

[alvinado]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

bro, get it checked, can be a sign of transmission issues. Have your solenoids been changed before?

 

[Zincman]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

Today went Ellipse Auto Transmission to check car but no error code found using autologic.Advice me to change ATF and monitor 1st.

 

[playstation76]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

do they charge for checking?

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

Have you changed the ATF for this ride before ?

Today went Ellipse Auto Transmission to check car but no error code found using autologic.Advice me to change ATF and monitor 1st.

 

[Aaron_BMW]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

Was back from jb but was stuck in the jam.was all the way at d mode and weather very hot.stuck for 1 hour plus , suddenly the gearbox overheated symbol came on.no choice after clear sg custom , stop at the roadside and rested for 10 mins;after that resume my journey back home but the error symbol is gone.i also change atf and filter 25000km ago.can any1 advice me and let me know the remedy.View attachment 59410

No need to do anything,
It's like that

 

[alvinado]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

So Aaron. E90 gearbox always heat up?

 

[Aaron_BMW]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

So Aaron. E90 gearbox always heat up?

Yes, mine over heated multiple times.

For example:

on 5th gear, travel 140 KM/H non stop for 2 hours, over heat with same red gear logo.

So long as u used the 6th gear, gear box resume to normal.

---OR---

Jam long duration at causeway, over heated with same logo.

Drive slowly after jam to allow wind to cool down the gear box is the best way.

No need to do anything, no need change any parts, nothing damaged.

Gear box will continue to work fine.

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However I do suspect thread starter's solenoid is due for change.

I suspect due to the solenoid, he is always at the wrong lower gear thus over heated the gear box.

Just my thoughts.

 

[alvinado]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

wow like that our german cars really not suited to local conditions.

 

[Zincman]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

Yes, mine over heated multiple times.

For example:

on 5th gear, travel 140 KM/H non stop for 2 hours, over heat with same red gear logo.

So long as u used the 6th gear, gear box resume to normal.

---OR---

Jam long duration at causeway, over heated with same logo.

Drive slowly after jam to allow wind to cool down the gear box is the best way.

No need to do anything, no need change any parts, nothing damaged.

Gear box will continue to work fine.

-----------------

However I do suspect thread starter's solenoid is due for change.

I suspect due to the solenoid, he is always at the wrong lower gear thus over heated the gear box.

Just my thoughts.

Hi Bro Aaron, I replaced my gearbox solenoid about 40000km ago.I stuck at the jam, of cause using 1st gear only.Like tuttle crawling towards singapore Custom. After chop passport already , again jam in Singapore custom.Really nightmare

 

[Zincman]

Re: Help needed.e90 320i gearbox overheated

do they charge for checking?

no charge.very friendly and patience by mr alvin