stopping transmission was then unable to engage any gears at all

2008 BMW 320D
70,000 MILES • 2.0L • RWD • MANUAL
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PEERLESSJIM
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Driving yesterday and stopped at a roundabout and was then unable to engage any gears at all. Pushed the car home and when my brother in law came to have a look. an hour later it was working fine. any ideas?
Jan 14, 2017 at 4:13 PM
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Hey PEERLESSJIM,

Start by checking the fluid level which is under the car by a small plug in the side of the case I believe its on the drivers side.

Next, run the codes to see if a turbine speed sensor is going out.

Please let me know what happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken
Jan 17, 2017 at 11:09 PM
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