Problems with my 1989 BMW 325i

Asked by ercvey Feb 20, 2008 at 05:27 PM about the 1989 BMW 3 Series 325i Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When trying to put it in reverse, I am unable to do so, goes into drive fine but won't reverse what should I do? is this going to be alot of money to fix?

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littlehorn answered 16 years ago

Sounds like your transmission is shot. I would have this diagnosed just to be sure but you are likely looking at a new or reman transmission.

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ercvey answered 16 years ago

But if it was shot wouldn't everything be messed up, like drive and all the shifts? Could it be somehthing with the linkage?

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