New auto gearbox on its way - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

PAR5 · 01-23-2013, 03:26 PM

I've just been told I need a new 8AT gearbox for my F30 Sport. The car has less than 20000 miles on and about 5000 miles ago developed a really annoying loud whistle whilst going in reverse. BMW have booked me in to swap it out next week. Was just wondering if anyone else has had a similar issue???

RobUK · 01-23-2013, 04:01 PM

That's interesting, my gearbox has only covered 9K miles since July last year but for the last 1,500-2,000 miles I've noticed a distinct whine in reverse that wasn't there in the early days. Not bad, but may have to watch out for it getting worse.

Redbaron1973 · 01-23-2013, 06:41 PM

I think most mfr's just swap the box and return to factory these days - the effort of stripping a box (in a dealer) for even a small problem is too much in terms of time/cost.

Mungogrubb · 01-30-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RobUK

That's interesting, my gearbox has only covered 9K miles since July last year but for the last 1,500-2,000 miles I've noticed a distinct whine in reverse that wasn't there in the early days. Not bad, but may have to watch out for it getting worse.

Hey Rob did it start with a light whistle/ whine... mine is on 7k and I already have a noticeable noise in reverse...thinking I need to take it in

Estoril1984 · 01-30-2013, 05:26 PM

Same as Mungo and I'm only 3K in. Not enough to bother me though. Fingers crossed things do not deteriorate eh!!

RobUK · 01-30-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mungogrubb

Hey Rob did it start with a light whistle/ whine... mine is on 7k and I already have a noticeable noise in reverse...thinking I need to take it in

Yep, initially when the car was new there was no noise at all then one day I noticed it but it wasn't too loud. Now it's quite distinct, not worryingly so but definitely noticeable.

claykin · 01-30-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Redbaron1973

I think most mfr's just swap the box and return to factory these days - the effort of stripping a box (in a dealer) for even a small problem is too much in terms of time/cost.

These new 8 spd tranny's are so complicated a dealer wouldn't want to work on them. They go to a depot for re-manufacturing.

PAR5 · 01-31-2013, 04:12 AM

Hi all, just to give you an update. Mines got progressively worse over the last 5k or so. It's now started to jolt forward when I come to a stop, like its having trouble selecting a gear. It's booked in for Monday and it looks like just in time too.

Mungogrubb · 02-02-2013, 12:52 PM

Let us know how you get on

PAR5 · 02-07-2013, 12:59 PM

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Hi all, just to give you an update. Mines got progressively worse over the last 5k or so. It's now started to jolt forward when I come to a stop, like its having trouble selecting a gear. It's booked in for Monday and it looks like just in time too.

New gearbox fitted yesterday and all seems good today

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01-23-2013, 04:01 PM	#2
RobUK Captain Drives: F30 328i Lux' 8SAT, Red Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 822 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 [0.00] 2012 BMW 328i [5.00]	That's interesting, my gearbox has only covered 9K miles since July last year but for the last 1,500-2,000 miles I've noticed a distinct whine in reverse that wasn't there in the early days. Not bad, but may have to watch out for it getting worse.

01-30-2013, 05:26 PM	#5
Estoril1984 Private First Class Drives: F31 320d MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambridge Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	Same as Mungo and I'm only 3K in. Not enough to bother me though. Fingers crossed things do not deteriorate eh!!

01-31-2013, 04:12 AM	#8
PAR5 New Member Drives: F30 318d Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	Hi all, just to give you an update. Mines got progressively worse over the last 5k or so. It's now started to jolt forward when I come to a stop, like its having trouble selecting a gear. It's booked in for Monday and it looks like just in time too.

02-02-2013, 12:52 PM	#9
Mungogrubb Private Drives: 328i M Spt,SpAuto,GSilver Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Northamptonshire, UK Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	Let us know how you get on