Question about Shift Lever!!!!

e92Rithy · 03-27-2020, 05:15 AM

Hey guys, I have an Automatic e92 335i and my shift lever is loose when going between DS and D mode. It wouldn’t click in like my buddy’s would. My DS mode still works but I would have to keep my hand on the lever or it would go back to D. Sucks because I can’t even use my paddle shifters :/ Any help on why it’s loose?

mainbearing · 03-27-2020, 05:57 PM

If it's loose going side-to-side, maybe a spring in the shifter assembly came loose? I'd look for another assembly in the junkyard and just replace it.

e92Rithy · 03-27-2020, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mainbearing

If it's loose going side-to-side, maybe a spring in the shifter assembly came loose? I'd look for another assembly in the junkyard and just replace it.

Hmmm does it matter what type of e90 vehicle? Or should I just play it safe and get another 335 shifter assembly?

skilzorz · 03-31-2020, 04:51 AM

The toe on my 87 CR 125 flops up and down a good 3/8 inch due to the actual shifter hole being wallowed out that rivet goes through and being that a new one cost $39 I was wondering if I could drill out the rivet, reweld the hole up and drill a new hole ?
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MineralweissIS · 03-31-2020, 11:11 AM

The gearshift assembly is the same part for all steptronic automatic equipped cars.

PN 25-16-7-563-655

There are plenty to choose from on eBay right now!

e92Rithy · 04-15-2020, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MineralweissIS

The gearshift assembly is the same part for all steptronic automatic equipped cars.

PN 25-16-7-563-655

There are plenty to choose from on eBay right now!

Hello, I saw a bunch off of eBay and it was honestly a really easy job. Now my shifter is actually locking into place haha.

MineralweissIS · 04-15-2020, 06:21 PM

I'm glad it worked out for you!

lowrydr310 · 04-15-2020, 06:21 PM

If you remove the shift boot, you can see how the mechanism operates. I had difficulty shifting over to DS a few times and when I removed the boot, I noticed there's a little plastic bushing that looks like it's missing a piece and isn't staying in place. This plastic circular bushing was dislodged and blocking the shifter.

I added a bit of grease with a toothpick which was enough to hold that bushing in place and it's been working fine ever since.

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mainbearing Lieutenant Colonel 1082 Rep 1,676 Posts Drives: BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	If it's loose going side-to-side, maybe a spring in the shifter assembly came loose? I'd look for another assembly in the junkyard and just replace it.
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skilzorz Banned 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: polo trendline Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: paris iTrader: (0)	Question about Shift Lever!!!! The toe on my 87 CR 125 flops up and down a good 3/8 inch due to the actual shifter hole being wallowed out that rivet goes through and being that a new one cost $39 I was wondering if I could drill out the rivet, reweld the hole up and drill a new hole ? Sarkari Result Pnr Status 192.168.1.1 Last edited by skilzorz; 03-31-2020 at 02:14 PM..
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MineralweissIS Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 2012 Mineral White 335is Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2012 BMW 335is [0.00]	I'm glad it worked out for you! __________________ '12 335is Mineral White Metallic / Saddle Brown / DCT / Nav / Cold / Premium / Convenience / H-K
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lowrydr310 Robot 1685 Rep 2,191 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2007 E93 335i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Souhtrne Califniora iTrader: (0)	If you remove the shift boot, you can see how the mechanism operates. I had difficulty shifting over to DS a few times and when I removed the boot, I noticed there's a little plastic bushing that looks like it's missing a piece and isn't staying in place. This plastic circular bushing was dislodged and blocking the shifter. I added a bit of grease with a toothpick which was enough to hold that bushing in place and it's been working fine ever since.
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