Shift lever does not return to neutral on BMW cars
BMW driver question
I have a problem with the shift lever – it does not automatically return to the neutral position after engaging fifth gear. What could be the cause?
BMW 3 E46 | By Rudolf Stricker [GFDL or CC-BY-SA-3.0]
Response from BM Cars service
The problem of the shift lever not returning from the extreme positions – fifth gear or reverse – occurs most often in BMW 3 E46 models. For some time it was covered by a technical action conducted by BMW AG at authorized service centers.
The solution to the problem is to replace the repair kit, the so-called “PIN Locks” for fifth or reverse gear. The operation requires removal of the entire transmission.
You are welcome to use the services of BM Cars.
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