Why does MY BMW E60 Lurch in first gear?

My E60 holds first gear for slightly longer than you would think when cold, as all automatic cars do. This is to warm the cat or cats up. This does cause a bit of a rough shift from 1st to 2nd. Is your problem when pulling away with a cold engine, i.e. you start the car and drive off and you have the problem?

Is there a lurch fault in the ZF gearbox?

Jaguar S-Type ZF Gearbox Lurch fault 2003 Jaguar S-Type ownership problems (a personal experience). An objective review of S-type faults I have encountered, including Lurching ZF Transmission, Rear Brake faults, Squeaking steering wheel.

What’s the problem with BMW 530d auto gearbox?

I’ve a problem with my 530d (E60 – 55 Plate) auto. When it starts, the gearbox seems to be very jerky. The car seems to lurch from gear to gear and not be able to match the gear to the speed. It’s most noticeable when pulling away. If you want to do it smoothly, it’s impossible without using a lot of accelerator.

What kind of transmission does BMW X5 E53 have?

Next step is to “update” the transmission with a version that prevents hard upshift from 2-3 gear, which is a common problem in the gearbox in question. The specific model of the gearbox is A5S390R or 5L40-E. The first number is BMWs own ID and the second is manufacture ID.

Jaguar S-Type ZF Gearbox Lurch fault 2003 Jaguar S-Type ownership problems (a personal experience). An objective review of S-type faults I have encountered, including Lurching ZF Transmission, Rear Brake faults, Squeaking steering wheel.

What causes harsh upshift and downshift in BMW?

These harsh upshifts and downshifts are often due to a TTC clutch failure, overheating, damaged solenoid, worn selenoid springs, and other problems with the mechatronic unit. If you checked everything above but are still having problems with your BMW transmission, the cause most likely is the mechatronic unit.

What kind of ATF do I need for BMW 4 speed?

BMW 4 and 5-speed automatics are made by either ZF (4HP) or GM (5L40-E/A5S360R). The recommended ATF for either is Dexron III (D4). This is also the most common ATF you will find at auto parts stores (it’s compatible with most GM and Ford auto transmissions).

What kind of transmission does a BMW 6 speed use?

The BMW 6-speed automatic is made by either GM (6L45/6L50) or ZF and was used mostly in mid-2000s RWD and AWD models. BMW used the ZF GA6HP19, GA6HP26, and GA6HP28 throughout the model range. Contrary to what’s written online, the ZF 6HP can be serviced with a full oil pan and gasket kit available.