Rattling when shifting gears in BMW – what is the reason and how to fix it?

BMW driver question

When changing gears (the worst is from 1 to 2 a little better from 2 to 3) there is a strange noise from the chassis as if the rear part (maybe the shaft support) and unfortunately jerks. As I try to change gears very gently, I almost succeed, there is no way to change quickly. Higher gears from 3rd to 4th and 5th shift just OK. Reducing from higher to lower does not happen smoothly either. Please give me a hint.

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Manual opening of the fuel filler flap in BMW – how to do it?

BMW driver question

The central locking system is not working in my car. Is it possible to manually open the fuel filler flap?

The problem affected a BMW 3 E46, but it may happen in other models as well.

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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?

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Trembling gearshift lever in BMW 3

BMW 3 E46

BMW driver question

In my BMW at idle the shift lever shakes a lot, can this be eliminated?

The problem occurred in the BMW 3 E46, but it can also happen in other models.

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