2004 E55 Transmission problem
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2004 E55 Transmission problem
Experiencing a few second delay when engaging drive from either park or reverse. If I press the gas before I feel the transmission completely engage drive I feel what I would call clutch chatter. Also, the shifter is making a different noise when shifting between park, reverse, neutral, drive, etc. There are no apparent problems when driving. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Experiencing a few second delay when engaging drive from either park or reverse. If I press the gas before I feel the transmission completely engage drive I feel what I would call clutch chatter. Also, the shifter is making a different noise when shifting between park, reverse, neutral, drive, etc. There are no apparent problems when driving. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Last filter/fluid change? Could be simple, or major. My symptoms were the same as yours though it ended with the latter.
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I have a 2005 E55 with only 16k miles, and I have the same issue....a delay in transmission engaging into Drive after shifting from Reverse or Park. Do you think a fluid change will correct this?
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A small delay is normal on the three I owned. Maybe 1/4-1/2 second. You said a "few second" delay. Did you mean few seconds delay? If so, I would check that out. Add that to the other items you mentioned like chattering and shifter noise and I'm going to guess there is a problem.
As previously mentioned, check your fluid level first.
As previously mentioned, check your fluid level first.
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Should not have a noticeable delay at all. 'one one thousand' at normal pace. It should be in gear at that time. If it is 2 seconds or more I say there is an issue and would check trans fluid level first. My car after the rebuild is in gear within the 'one one' mark if that makes any sense. I also recommend resetting adaptions as it is easy and quick to do.
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