Check the gearbox oil level on the gearbox dip stick if its too low it can cause problems .If the level is ok then check its colour,it should be red if not it will need to be drained and refilled with the correct oil.
SOURCE: BMW 318 Automatic - Gears
something may be loose or soo old it may need replacing if worn from miss use or hard work or pressure for your own safety
SOURCE: e36 bmw 318 1991
It could be the engine control module. Try to get a good used module from the junkyard and try your luck. All the best !!
I have replaced my 1993 318isa module two times myself!! GOOD LUCK!
SOURCE: battery dies down and car turn off
you shode not change the battery in thoes cars let bmw fix it you may not have replaced
itback in corretly
SOURCE: 1996 BMW 740il while trying to pass on the highway
wet ecu....
read the note below about E36
the ecu compartment is under the windshield on the passenger side on E36
you gain acess to it under the hood....
this compartment gets wet, the ecu lays on a flat surface in that
compartment.
the bottom side of the circuit board gets wet and starts corrosion.
remove the ecu, take the bottom plate off, clean the bottom of the circuit
board with alcohol and a soft tooth brush.
you should be able to see the signs of corrosion or conductive build up.
this gunk bridges solder points doing all sort s of wierd things to your
car, including false sensor readings from asc/abs controllers and other
sensors....
all the way to engine failure and worst case burnt and shorted wiring
harness.
I'm on my 3rd ecu, took me and the repair boys a few years to figure this
one out.
BTW: i would get that ecu mounted above that flat surface, use some sort
of standoff to raise it so that it is not laying in the wet.
SOURCE: My 740IL BMW (1998) started squealing. Most of the
Have you looked at your belt? That could be a big squeaker. Hope this helps. James Booth :)
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