03 mini cooper transmission problems

mark88.5 · #1 10-22-2006, 04:25 PM

03 mini cooper 5 speed transmission won't shift into 5th gear or reverse. no other problems with any gears. is this a linkage problem or something inside tranny???thanks mark 88.5

joey1320 · #2 10-22-2006, 05:47 PM

take off the intake box and look at the linkage mechanism.
is the trans making any kind of weird noise?

good luck!

**Fatherdeth** · #3 10-22-2006, 09:23 PM

Something inside the tranny I'm, afraid to tell you. It's a common occurance with the pre Getrag trannies. How many miles does your car have on it? I'd fight BMW on this one if I were you. Keep us informed and good luck.

mark88.5 · #4 10-23-2006, 09:36 AM

thanks for input,the mini dealer in cin.oh. said this would be covered under war.mark88.5

**Fatherdeth** · #5 10-23-2006, 07:37 PM

Awesome !! Goodluck.

DarkMiniCooperS · #6 10-23-2006, 07:54 PM

Lucky you!! Warranty rocks when it comes to expensive parts!

I had the same issue as you, but almost every gear were hard to get in...

It cost me $4000+ to get a new tranny installed...

At least, I got the new 05 gear ratio and LSD... But for that amount of money, I'd rather have a twincharge kit lol

1FSTMINI · #7 10-27-2006, 02:28 PM

I have seen the bracket under the intake box for the cable come off and wedge itself in there and found 5th and reverse to not work. Never had to change a trans for this reason ur having, but u never know.

UKSUV · #8 10-27-2006, 11:27 PM

I'm TRYING to break my Midlands! 63K strong