Transmission light on 2001 BMW 330i?

Asked by Jan 26, 2014 at 04:42 PM about the 2001 BMW 3 Series 330i

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My transmission light (orange gear with exclamation point) came on while I was at a red
light. Now the car has problems accelerating from a slow speed or a stop. Engine still revs
normally. What is it and what is the price for repair?

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answered 3 years ago

Since the light is on, you can pull some code numbers to tell you what the issue is. Most times that light is trans related but sometimes not.

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answered 2 years ago

im having the same issue

answered 4 months ago

i have a 2001 330i bmw and the same thing with the light but it would skip gears from 1,2,3 to 4th and 5h so it would take time to accelerate. I bought a 2004 330ci engine and trans and its stick shift mine was automatic. can i do the swap. let me know (262)617-8932

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