2002 BMW 330

2002 BMW 330
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MIKE BODHAM
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2002 BMW 330 58000 miles

I CANT GET MY CAR INTO GEAR
Jul 3, 2009 at 5:28 PM
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MIKE BODHAM
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I CANT GET MY CAR INTO GEAR, YESTERDAY IT SLIPED TOTALLY OUT OF GEAR AND I HAD A JOB GETTING IT BACK IN TO GEAR. AFTER THAT I DROVE FOR 20 MILES OR SO AND NO PROBLEMS, THIS MORNING CANT GET IT IN TO GEAR AT ALL.
Jul 3, 2009 at 5:38 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Mike, take the caps lock off and tell me if it is a manual or automatic transmission.
Jul 4, 2009 at 5:07 PM
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MIKE BODHAM
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hi there, its a manual transmission, allso yesterday i was told to pump the clutch 10-15 times whilst the engine was running. i was then after this able to get it into gear with the engine running, all gears seem to be going in but i havnt driven it . i had the rear brake pads replaced last week allso and been told that there could be an air blockage if they havnt been bled properly?any reply most welcome thanks mike
Jul 4, 2009 at 9:03 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It is likely there is something wrong with the clutch hydraulic system, probably the master cylinder. I would replace both slave and master cylinders and be done with it if either is leaking. Go to Realoem.com for the price and availability ot your parts.
Jul 5, 2009 at 2:56 AM
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