Steptronic failure

eggbone · 01-31-2017, 02:23 PM

I have had a problem with the "manual' mode on my shifter(335xi, six speed auto).
P-D-N work fine. But when I move the shift lever left to the steptronic manual mode, the transmission remains in Drive and moving the shifter for and aft has no effect. The dealership states that I need a new complete shift mechanism($1200-1500).
Has anyone had a similar problem.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 01-31-2017, 02:33 PM

Most find that the wires becomes frayed over time, remove the shifter cover and inspect the wires.

BeastMode335i · 01-31-2017, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

Most find that the wires becomes frayed over time, remove the shifter cover and inspect the wires.

This ^^^^

V8bait · 01-31-2017, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

Most find that the wires becomes frayed over time, remove the shifter cover and inspect the wires.

Top gear solutions has the answer to your top-priority gear-selection question it seems.

IllSic_Design · 01-31-2017, 06:46 PM

At the back of the shifter where you kick it into manual mode there is a group or wires that has too much strain/stress on them and they either get cut or pulled/rubbed apart and it makes it so it wont engage into manual mode, happened to me also. There is a few threads on this with pics and such.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 01-31-2017, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by V8bait

Top gear solutions has the answer to your top-priority gear-selection question it seems.

dsocold · 02-01-2017, 02:42 PM

happend to me one week ago remove center console near shifter there are small wires under thr plastic rught behind the shifter thats ripped solder them together and youll be good to go

georgelb · 02-02-2017, 02:52 PM

Post with some pictures; hopefully this is your issue.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...6&postcount=27

eggbone · 02-02-2017, 06:33 PM

Thanks all for your answers. georgelb, when I get the nerve, I will open the console and give it a go.

STR8-6IX · 02-03-2017, 01:21 PM

unless you check your wires, dont bother paying that much just to get sport mode back lol. unless you use manual mode often which makes senses, the normal automatic mode is well calibrated for almost any kind of driving except for the extremes like going around tons of corners quickly, tracking or racing.

I dont think your car goes any slower by just flooring it off the line in D. I think its the same shit

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eggbone Private 1 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi coupe E92 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reno, NV iTrader: (0)	Steptronic failure I have had a problem with the "manual' mode on my shifter(335xi, six speed auto). P-D-N work fine. But when I move the shift lever left to the steptronic manual mode, the transmission remains in Drive and moving the shifter for and aft has no effect. The dealership states that I need a new complete shift mechanism($1200-1500). Has anyone had a similar problem.
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Most find that the wires becomes frayed over time, remove the shifter cover and inspect the wires.
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IllSic_Design Colonel 2124 Rep 2,758 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern California iTrader: (1)	At the back of the shifter where you kick it into manual mode there is a group or wires that has too much strain/stress on them and they either get cut or pulled/rubbed apart and it makes it so it wont engage into manual mode, happened to me also. There is a few threads on this with pics and such.
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dsocold Captain 198 Rep 684 Posts Drives: f06 640i GC. E82 N54 135i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: new york iTrader: (0)	happend to me one week ago remove center console near shifter there are small wires under thr plastic rught behind the shifter thats ripped solder them together and youll be good to go
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georgelb nsomneeak 39 Rep 501 Posts Drives: E92 RB 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [8.00]	Post with some pictures; hopefully this is your issue. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...6&postcount=27 __________________ RB Turbos w/ N20 TMAP Sensor \| 93 Octane Protune by Cobb Plano \| xHP Stage 3 \| BMS DCI \| STETT CP \| Forge DVs \| RB PCV \| Helix FMIC \| CP-E Catted DPs \| Walbro 450 \| Bilstein B12 \| M3 Control Arms \| Defiv Lockdown Kit \| BBS CH \| Michelin A/S 3+ Hixson BMW of Monroe, LA - Shady Dealer \|
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eggbone Private 1 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi coupe E92 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reno, NV iTrader: (0)	Thanks all for your answers. georgelb, when I get the nerve, I will open the console and give it a go.
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STR8-6IX Banned 536 Rep 2,825 Posts Drives: RWD 528i N52 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	unless you check your wires, dont bother paying that much just to get sport mode back lol. unless you use manual mode often which makes senses, the normal automatic mode is well calibrated for almost any kind of driving except for the extremes like going around tons of corners quickly, tracking or racing. I dont think your car goes any slower by just flooring it off the line in D. I think its the same shit
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