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Hello! I have a 1988 325i with an automatic transmission. When cold, the transmission will not shift out of first gear until the car has been driven several miles, and then the transmission shifts beautifully. Any thoughts?

Submitted: 426 days and 4 hours ago.
Category: BMW
Value: $20
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1988 BMW 325i

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My local shop has checked the transmission fluid and has adjusted the cables, etc., as well as cleaning out the transmission governor. It appears that the transmission was rebuilt at some point. The car is new to me...

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Sounds like the problem is located in the valve body on this one. No trans fault codes are coming up?

Expert: Adrian
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Answered: 9/23/2008

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