1999 BMW 540 5hp24 is stalling before banging to move, what

1999 BMW 540
106,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKEDRUMS
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Hi!

My 540it is having trouble setting itself in motion, when I put it on drive or reverse, there is a short pause before the gear shoves in. If I idle it for the short while it starts fine but if ever I put on the gas too quickly, it bangs hard in gear. What's the problem? I know that changing the fluids could be a good idea ... but am I doing something useless?

Thanks in advance!
Nov 4, 2008 at 12:20 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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This could be low fluid level or a dirty filter, a transmission service is in order.
Nov 4, 2008 at 2:31 PM