1995 BMW 525i Tranmission Shifter gets Stiff after driving

1995 BMW 525I
60,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AINSLEY LEE CHEE
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Hi: I have a problem with my 1995 525 i BMW. auto transmission. When the car is cold the shifter selects easily however after driving for a few miles and bringing the car to a stop, trying to select either park or reverse the selector is very stiff. As a matter of fact selecting the entire range is difficult.
There is no problem while driving, the box selects easily over the entire power requirement,ie no slippage while driving.
The box is sealed ie no dip stick. Could it be that the oil is a bit low or that the filter is clogged?
Thanking you in advanced.
rgds.
Ainsley
Dec 14, 2008 at 11:36 AM
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Probably what is happening is the shift cable is binding.
Dec 14, 2008 at 12:27 PM