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Engine + Driveline / 1995 318TI Auto Transmission Issues

« on: November 24, 2012, 06:39:19 PM »

Got a problem with a 1995 318TI Auto Transmission.  It has the M42 Engine and A4S-310R Transmission.

I pulled the engine and transmission to replace the engine and replaced the filter screen and seals in the transmission.  The Torque Converter was installed properly and filled with new fluid prior to placing in bell housing.  The transmission is full of new fluid.

When the car is first cranked, it may shift gear and operate as designed. After a short time if stopped and shifted out of the gear it will not shift back into gear. It gets stuck in what appears to be Neutral and will not  shift to other gears even though the shifter and Selector Lever are moving correctly.

I also discovered that if put in DRIVE and run 10-15 minutes the wheels are no longer driven. I do not know if it  slips out of gear and drops into NEUTRAL or whether the Torque Converter is still turning.  The transmission did not make a noise.  The increase in engine RPMs was the only indication something occurred.

I have talked to several people including BMW.  There are many opinions, Transmission Control Module, solenoids in the transmission, Shifter Cable/Selector Lever at transmission, Shift Interlock/Neutral Safety Switch Assembly.

I went to Pull-A-Part and got two Shift Interlock Switch Assemblies: one off a 1992 E36 and the other a 1997 E36 but I have not had

time to install.


NOTE:   Added Questions

I also found the 1997 still had a Transmission Control Module.  Per RealOEM our 1995 E36 used a Module called an AT-EGS control unit   CODE: KL Part No,24611421643. I am not sure whether the 1997 Module will work in the 1995. The 1997 Module has three labels. The label with the car's VIN is Part No.1423230 and 1423000 but the Bosch Label shows Part No.0260002477, 1423000 & GCD902971656 . The third label on the plastic connector has Part No.0260002477 & GCD9043985

The Fault Detection is ODB1. I do not have an ODBI Reader for Connector Port under the hood. I heard it is not reliable and per the Bentley there are more engine codes than transmission codes.  Can the codes be accessed any other way?  Someone told me there may be a rectangular Port under the dash on the driver side but the dash trim seems to need to be remove to look.

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Interior / Trying to remove ignition key lock assembly.

« on: July 30, 2012, 04:46:23 PM »

The key does not work in the ignition but works in all other locks.  The key will not turn the tumbler assembly.  I tried to disassemble but the key must turn the lock to remove the tumbler assembly.

Need Suggestions.

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Engine + Driveline / Option For Unknown Pipe

« on: June 15, 2012, 05:20:46 PM »

Looking at http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CG63&mospid=47505&btnr=16_0315&hg=16&fg=10

I believe Part #3 is a small blue colored tube/pipe.  Part #4 has a similar shape to the unknown pipe and it does fit the nipple on the filter.  I said above it may be a drain because I see no place to connect other end.

Opinions Needed.

Added Note 6-16-2012   The pipe in question has these markings: ITTAE FHS  12x1 >  P [p.. or f..]  letters in brackets   faint.

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Engine + Driveline / Unknown Plastic Pipe

« on: June 15, 2012, 03:53:31 PM »

Apologize for no picture but I cannot get the picture file to Upload.  I have resized and changed format type but no joy.

The most of the parts shown in the link are not used in my car. The link is for an E30 and my car is an E36.

The pipe in question is hard plastic not a rubber hose.  I am sure it is not a water or fuel pipe because it is not designed to be liquid tight plus I have all water hoses identified.    I believe it is a vacuum or breather pipe.  It could be a drain pipe. The expanded end has a rubber sleeve that is the same size as the pipe opposite end.  It could be related to the Vacuum Reservoir/Tank or the Brake Vacuum system but with RealOEM, Chilton and Bentley's not showing a full set of diagrams or pictures I am at a loss.

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Engine + Driveline / What is this Pipe?

« on: June 15, 2012, 10:43:11 AM »

Need help identifying a part I found loose under the car hood. I believe it is a vacuum, vent or fuel pipe for an M42 engine.

It is a black plastic pipe about 18 inches in length with 3 bends. Two are approxiamately 30-45 degrees and a third a 90 degree at different directions. The pipe is 11-12mm OD with 1mm wall. One end is expanded to approxiamately 15-16mm OD and is 16-20mm long. Inside the expanded end is a rubber sleeve with the pipe ID.

A JPG is attached and I hope I setup correctly.

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Engine + Driveline / 310R Input&Output Shaft Seals

« on: June 02, 2012, 01:37:05 PM »

Thanks

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Engine + Driveline / 310R Input&Output Shaft Seals

« on: June 02, 2012, 12:05:36 PM »

Any suggestions on replacing the auto trans input and output shaft seal. My seal/bearing puller seem to big and I do not think a pilot bearing puller will work.

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Engine + Driveline / M42 Engine Harness Connections

« on: May 24, 2012, 03:50:17 PM »

I still do not know where the long cable with the 2 two prong connector connects.  I did determine that the Electric Valve in attached to the bracket with the Vacuum Reservoir. I am sure the shorter cable with the two prong connector must connect to this Electric Valve/Vacuum Reservoir assembly.

Added

The cable coming from the bottom of the junction box has 6 connections.  Four are terminated with ring connectors and the other two terminate with two prong connectors and are the long and short cables mentioned above.

Mentioned above are 3 ring terminal wires that go to the starter.  I gave the wrong info about the ring connector cables  I said 4 and 2 attach to the alternator. It is actually 3 cables from the junction box withprogressively smaller ring connectors.   Two terminate with ring connectors but the 3rd cable splices into a larger cable that has a large ring connector on one end and  two smaller ring connectors with a rubber flap/cover that attach to the alternator.  I assume the large ring connector and the two progressively smaller ring connectors on the other two cables connect to starter.  Sorry able the confusing explanation.

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Engine + Driveline / M42 Engine Harness Connections

« on: May 24, 2012, 01:18:40 PM »

Thanks Guys.  I have taken more than 25 pictures of the donor engine cable harness and connections and labeled all know.  All were connect to a sensor/switch except 3 or 4. Using what was still connected to the recipient car I have been able to determine 1 or 2 more.  This leaves the two mentioned in the original post with a 3rd that I am 75% sure is correct.

I can PM you pictures or Photobucket or similar service.

Added after original Reply

I did already have the 3 plug throttle potentiometer labeled properly.  The cables in question are 2 plug and exit the bottom of the junction box with 4 other cables with ring connector and 2 of these connect to the alternator.  The other two ring connectors may be to the starter or a ground.  I have the Idle Regulating Valve, 2 knock sensors, 2 head temp sensor/switches, oil pressure sensor, Trigger Contact and Pulse Generator cables labeled.  These were labeled before I disconnected them from the donor engine.  I am 75% sure I have the Vacuum Switch/Box cable labeled correct.   I now believe the shorter of the two cables connects to the Vacuum Reservoir.  I think the Vacuum Reservoir is black plastic 2-3 inched in diameter and is 2-3 inched long and mounts in a rubber ring.  There something called the Electric Valve near the Vacuum Reservoir.  I am confused is there a large black plastic tank ( 4-5 inches diameter and 6-8 inches long) looking part maybe called the Vacuum Tank that mounts to the inner fender?  If I am correct, this leaves the long cable.

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Interior / Request to Atlanta Area 318Ti owners

« on: May 24, 2012, 12:20:02 PM »

I am requesting assistance from Atlanta Area Ti owners. I live is North Fulton close to the river. The Ti I bought for my daughter is missing the hatch shelf/trunk cover. I do not want to pay $150+ for a new for one. I can build one for $25 max. I like building things and it is good therapy. I have yet to find a used one in the junkyards. If one does show up for sale in the WTB/For Sale Forums, it is gone quick or the selling price with shipping is almost the price of a new one.

What I need is the dimensions of the shelf/cover. I would like to meet a Ti owner and take measurements and pictures of the shelf/cover. I plan to trace the outline on a large sheet of paper to make a pattern.

We can meet in a public location and it should take 15 minutes max. If we meet at a Starbucks I will buy you a coffee.

PM me if you wish. I will posted this on 318Ti.org and Bimmerforums.com.

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Engine + Driveline / M42 Engine Harness Connections

« on: May 24, 2012, 12:16:05 PM »

Swapping M42 engines. Need some guidance on a couple engine harness cable connections. The donor car engine had the cables hanging loose and the 1995 318Ti car I bought to rebuild had them disconnected as well with loose components. The person who discovered the head was cracked did not reassemble everything.

Is there a picture or diagram that shows the connection locations? I am very sure I have all the components because I have two of components?

Coming out of the junction box under the Intake Manifold are two cables with rectangular spring connectors that I cannot identify what they connect to. I know the cables connect either to the Vaccum Reservior or Box and maybe the Throttle Valve Switch. One cable is about a 18 inches longer and suspect it connects to the Throttle Valve Switch.

I am considering purchasing new sensor components because I do not know how fragile they are and the plastic/rubber is brittle. The Knock/Ping Sensors plastic outer covers were cracked. All belts, hoses and the plastic cooling pipe will be replaced for PM.

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For Sale / m42

« on: May 04, 2012, 09:01:31 AM »

Checking but assume the engine is gone or not complete.  If you still have I am interested.