1993 BMW 320 Speed sensor

1993 BMW 320
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LIL_BINNS
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Transmission problem
1993 BMW 320 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

hi i have the 5hp18 trany, the trany slip/race between 3rd-4th gears and goes in to limp mode when the overdrive comes in. i change the both input and output speed sensors but still having the same problem.
Sep 3, 2009 at 9:47 AM
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There could be an electrical issue, can you select all the gears manually? Is there a fuse out?
Sep 3, 2009 at 9:09 PM
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yes i can select all the gears manually. and the fuses are all good.

do u know were the wiring looms are on the trany?
does the trany work with the power steering?
Sep 4, 2009 at 7:52 AM
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Not with the power steering, no. The wiring inside the tranny could be damaged or there could be an intermittent issue with a solenoid.
Sep 5, 2009 at 2:28 PM
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i had check the solenoid when i change the sensors.
How do u test the wires the connect to the trany with the ohm meter?
Sep 7, 2009 at 12:39 PM