The complete automotive resource for buyers, sellers, and owners like you.
Car, Truck and SUV Forums at Roadfly
+ Bentley Forums
+ BMW Forums
+ Cadillac Forums
+ Chevrolet Forums
+ Ferrari Forums
+ Jaguar Forums
+ Lamborghini Forums
+ Lotus Forums
+ Mercedes-Benz Forums
+ Maserati Forums
+ MINI Forums
+ Porsche Forums
+ General Discussion
+ Marketplace Forums
The gear shift shouldn't be jiggleable. (archive)
[ Follow Ups ] [ 8-series (E31) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Posted by Phil M. on June 28, 2000 at 13:11:21:

In Reply to: Shift selector wear? posted by Steve on June 28, 2000 at 02:25:28:

I have a '91 850ia, and the shifter works smoothly with no play.

Four years ago, I had a 633csi that a similar problem to the one that you are describing. I disassembled the shifter mechanism, and I discovered that the mini bushings and washers in the system were worn. In the 633, it would cause a sensor to think that it was in D, and it wouldn't start. I wasn't going to keep the 6er, so I just cleaned and snugged, and it worked okay after that.


Follow Ups:


[ Follow Ups ] [ 8-series (E31) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Questions, comments, or problems, please visit the Roadfly help desk.
Roadfly.com Logo © 1997 - 2009 Jump Internet Inc. All rights reserved.