I need help! Transmission makes loud click when shifting to drive and reverse

dplfivestar · 07-17-2011, 01:01 PM

So I recently purchased my 3rd BMW, a 2007 328i Automatic. 38k miles. So often, when I shift into drive and reverse, I hear a loud metal on metal sounding click. I have researched everywhere, and can not find any potentail cause or resolve. I took the vehicle to my EXCELLENT BMW mechanic, and it happened only once, however, this was not enough for him to diagnose the problem. Has anyone ever heard of this? I really need help with this... its stressing me out!

Saintor · 07-17-2011, 01:05 PM

Maybe you have an engine/tranmission support that is shot.

burton727 · 07-17-2011, 01:22 PM

I think I know what you mean, I may have heard the same thing when I throw it into park from drive at stand still. I can only hear it if my door is open.

Beyer · 07-17-2011, 01:23 PM

Ha, This is funny shiz. I just took my car in friday for an alignment, and asked my SA about this exact problem. Mine has been doing this for like over a year. Anyway I was told that it was something(can't remember exactly what) in the transmission that need to be lubed up. Since it was just a sound and caused no harm to the trans. warrenty would not cover and it would be 550 bucks.

mlifxs · 07-17-2011, 03:34 PM

yes my '07 328i steptronic does this as well. Heard the same story from an independent repair shop: costly to fix and not necessarily a problem other than the odd noise.
also in DS, sometimes hear a similar noise if I lift off the gas and let it downshift into second.
love the car but wish it didn't do this.

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dplfivestar Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328i Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	I need help! Transmission makes loud click when shifting to drive and reverse So I recently purchased my 3rd BMW, a 2007 328i Automatic. 38k miles. So often, when I shift into drive and reverse, I hear a loud metal on metal sounding click. I have researched everywhere, and can not find any potentail cause or resolve. I took the vehicle to my EXCELLENT BMW mechanic, and it happened only once, however, this was not enough for him to diagnose the problem. Has anyone ever heard of this? I really need help with this... its stressing me out!
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Saintor Banned 82 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MTL, Canada iTrader: (1)	Maybe you have an engine/tranmission support that is shot.
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burton727 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 277 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	I think I know what you mean, I may have heard the same thing when I throw it into park from drive at stand still. I can only hear it if my door is open.
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Beyer Private First Class 1 Rep 135 Posts Drives: Jet Black 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Denham Springs, LA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00] 2010 VW GTI [0.00]	Ha, This is funny shiz. I just took my car in friday for an alignment, and asked my SA about this exact problem. Mine has been doing this for like over a year. Anyway I was told that it was something(can't remember exactly what) in the transmission that need to be lubed up. Since it was just a sound and caused no harm to the trans. warrenty would not cover and it would be 550 bucks. __________________ Say whaaaa
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mlifxs Diamond Geezer 212 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	yes my '07 328i steptronic does this as well. Heard the same story from an independent repair shop: costly to fix and not necessarily a problem other than the odd noise. also in DS, sometimes hear a similar noise if I lift off the gas and let it downshift into second. love the car but wish it didn't do this.
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