Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: Gear lever issues - 328i E46

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Location
    Gaborone, Botswana
    Posts
    3
    My Cars
    328 ci

    Gear lever issues - 328i E46

    Hey guys my auto 328ci do not shift into park, it will go into all other gears, however it feels like something is in the way when you go to shift into park

    Also I cannot get my keys out.... ' What might be the problem

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    Japan
    Posts
    54,654
    My Cars
    11/88 E32 750iL+98 E36M3
    Is that an E46 model? Built year, month? You can find that out here with your VIN www.realoem.com
    EURO spec car?
    Shogun tricks and tips for the E32 series are HERE!

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Location
    Ca
    Posts
    6,981
    My Cars
    2001 525it
    Coins or crap in the shifter won't let it move forward enough?

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Arida Zona
    Posts
    30,107
    My Cars
    z3
    It wont let you remove the key unless the car is in P (on some cars you can remove in N)

  5. #5
    MauiM3Mania's Avatar
    MauiM3Mania is offline Observer/Master Skeptic Moderator
    Join Date
    Jan 2002
    Location
    Central Pacific
    Posts
    10,809
    My Cars
    88M3 99M3 04M3 ITBx16
    If it's not something in the console (coins, etc) as jclausen suggested, it sounds like the cable is the problem. This likely will need to be on a rack to inspect. What year is the car and how many miles?

    Discussion has been re-titled and moved to E46 sub-forum.
    04M3 TiAg 69k slick-top 3 pedal
    99M3 Cosmos 61k S50B32 euro 6Spd

    88M3 AW 43k miles Project FS


    WTB: 3.5" Eurosport/Conforti CAI

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Location
    Gaborone, Botswana
    Posts
    3
    My Cars
    328 ci
    Quote Originally Posted by BimmerBreaker View Post
    It wont let you remove the key unless the car is in P (on some cars you can remove in N)
    So I need to take it for inspection. its a 2000 model e 46, 328ci. How can I check if its not coin or crap trapped there

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Location
    Gaborone, Botswana
    Posts
    3
    My Cars
    328 ci
    This E46, 2000 model 328ci. It millage74000 km (46500 miles) So I have to take it for underneath inspection? So this can not be caused by low gear box oil?

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Osnabrock, ND
    Posts
    961
    My Cars
    2004 325xi,2004 545i SMG
    pull shifter handle off and remove boot and look under there. I bet there is something jamming the works. like coins. people put coins in ash tray and over fill, coins slide out and down where shift lock is.

    start there. you should be able to lift shift lock with screwdriver and put shifter into park and remove your key then
    Level 1 Certified BMW tech.

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 6
    Last Post: 10-30-2016, 05:50 PM
  2. E46 1999 328i E46 MANUAL 5 SPD PART OUT
    By Cablekid in forum Interior Lighting & Body Parts
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 11-03-2012, 02:48 AM
  3. E46 1998 328i e46 need help please
    By frhtr in forum 3 series & Z Series
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 10-12-2011, 04:22 PM
  4. E46 FS: E46 BMW Performance Short Shift Gear Lever $25
    By Chad E36 in forum Drivetrain & Transmission Parts
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 06-06-2011, 09:06 AM
  5. E46 gear lever problem
    By audi955 in forum General BMW Mechanical Help sponsored by RM European Auto Parts
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 11-05-2006, 04:55 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •