Chapter 4 testing offers testing information and procedures for various bmw control systems. Its the same manual gearbox that, instead of having the clutch foot operated, has the clutch electrohydaulically. Last week the smg pump failed with 37,000 of easy miles on read more. Just to clarify for those who arent familiar with bmw s smg transmission, the simplest way to explain it is that its neither a conventional manual nor automatic transmission, but more like a combination of the two. Bmw 330ci coupe e46 edition sport smg 2004 2006 specs. Actually, the smg uses the same 6speed manual tranny, but in addition, there is a electrohydraulic controlled clutch. Pwg the pwg signal is input into the dme and forwarded to the smg ii control unit. The smg was essentially the automatic version and was the. Although the technology of the smg sequential manual gearbox was really cool and had lightningfast shifting. There were two different transmission options offered on the e60gen bmw m5. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. I get a lot of negative comments and questions about the smg gearbox in my e46 m3, but mostly from people who know nothing about them.
The smg computer is removed and all smg components are unplugged. The bmw smg transmission has both automatic and manual shift modes. Complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 for sale ebay. Jun 20, 2014 e46 m3 smg 2 transmission in 1996, bmw m introduced a manual transmission that was capable of shifting gears automatically without the use of a conventional clutch pedal or mechanical shifter lever. One signal arrives via the smg can, the other arrives via a hard wire from the dme. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for bmw 330ci when you shop the largest online selection at. Its sequential manual gearbox has been officially named smg, and its a seriously hightech piece. When the switch isnt closed, the transmission wont shift thats why you cant shift gears if the hood is open.
The smg pump failed after one year and a complete new gear box was installed under warranty. Bmw e46 transmission service automatic 19982005 3 series. I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. Bmw oem manual transmission used e46 23002229786 m3 zhp six speed manual transmi. There are various items that are not covered by this warranty for enrolled vehicles retailed on or after september 1, 2017. It was the only significant change to the m product lineup for 2002, but it is newsworthy. Jan 26, 2011 this thread may be of help to you, to judge long term reliability on smg s.
The smg ii drivelogic is bmw s second generation of their sequential manual gearbox offered in the e46 m3 and possibly some other models that dont come to mind at the moment. He said the transmission is pretty robust, it wasnt the syncro in this case, it was the hood switch that was intermittently sending openclosed signals to the transmission. Smg plc, a scottishbased media company, now called stv group plc. A sixspeed manual or an smg sequential manual gearbox. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how to do it. How to bleed smg transmission for bmw 325i archive. Smg property management, a property management company. The first generation smg or sequential manual gearbox transmissions have not held up well over the long run and are starting to empty the pockets of their loyal owners.
Disconnect both connectors 1 at the bottom of smg transmission hydraulic unit. A bmw e46 transmission service is inexpensive insurance against early failure of your vehicles drivetrain. It comes without syncromesh and allows changing gears without a clutch. All you need to do is go on any bmw forum like mboard and you will see ongoing problems and failures with the smg transmission,but if you are unfamilier with the ongoing issues with the smg transmission in the e60 m5 than you can not answer my question and i am not going to pay for this service. Bmw e46 m3 smg transmission trans genuine oem 20012006 fits.
An faq for the commonly misunderstood bmw smg ii transmission. Appendix a terms and acronyms lists terms and acronyms used in this manual and in bmw literature. In order for cruise control, pdc, and the reverse light to function the car must be wired and recoded as a manual car. Jan 24, 2011 the e46 m3 is actually one of the most reliable cars bmw has built in the last 10 years. An e46 m3 equipped with the smg2 transmission bmw standard tools 2. It is thus possible for the e60 to embody the values of the 3 series dynamic and sporty as well as those of the 7 series successful, top of the range and sporty and yet remain an individual and. This bmw 3 series e46 330ci coupe edition sport smg model was produced in the period between aug2004 and sep2006 model years. The bmw certified preowned protection plan provides specific coverage against defects in materials and workmanship. Bmw manual smg dct transmission fluid vintage 5speed manual most manual transmissions on vintage models do not have a fluid label on the transmission because nearly all gearboxes took the same fluid a universal gl4. Jul 01, 2017 bmw e46 m3 smg2 clutch replacement in 3 mins. This is a transmission like it is used in motorcycles if you look at the principle.
Unfollow bmw smg transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Bmw s final smg gearbox, known as smg iii, was the fastest shifting gearbox at the time 2006. Jan, 20 which bmw models from 2000 and present have smg transmission. Direccao dos servicos meteorologicos e geofisicos, macao meteorological and geophysical bureau. Bmw e46 3 series coupe m3 smg ii technical specs, dimensions. Jan 20, 2011 smg transmission fault 2006 bmw m5 it started few weeks ago rarely comes when the car in slow motion or still could, the message was transmission fault comes when the car try to shift to the second gear,when the warning light is on,, it will then move the gear smoothly and shift from 1 to 3 skipping the gear 2. I am refering to the hundreds of complaints about tha e60 m5 transmission. Manual by dan barnes bmw s sequential manual gearbox is a major technical achievement. I must then turn the car off and wait fir the light to go off before i can restart and proceed. If this happens to a car you own it often make sense to convert the car to a manual rather than fix the smg unit. In the e46 m3, you can get either traditional 6speed manual and also 6speed smg. So i decided to settle a few rumours by explaining a little. The clutch switch and brake switch must be installed and wired appropriately to retain the function of a true manual transmission e46 m3. Every now and then i get the transmission fault gear symbol in red but the car shifts fine.
It handles like a dream, very snappy and doesnt lag at all. Although it took 7 weeks and a lot of persistence, they replaced the control unit, only to have the problem come back within minutes. Jun 10, 2010 update on smg transmission issue well, i have to give credit to the people at bmw. Sodid you hear that rumor floating around that all 3 series cars built between 1998 and 2006 e46 have lifetime fluid fills in their automatic transmissions and they never need to be serviced hmmmm. The smg ii drivelogic is bmws second generation of their sequential manual gearbox offered in the e46 m3 and possibly some other models that dont come to mind at the moment. Really sleek looking, great power, and handles amazingly well. If no label is present, the official recommendation is any gl4 gear oil.
Gear changes with this sequential m transmission are approx. Complete auto transmissions for bmw 330ci for sale ebay. The bmw groups new design strategy with its broadening of the family resemblance lends future bmw model series still more individual character. I run on s4 with manual gear changes and theyre as. I have to unplug the battery for 30 minutes and it goes away and it drives normally for. Even with the m button on when i turn off the car the smg pump keeps priming non stop. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. Normally after i reverse the warning light comes on when i attempt to shift into the d mode.
Bmw 330ci inspected with 90 day part replacement warranty. The engine speed signal is transmitted twice to the smg ii control unit. Chapter 5 data parameters provides data parameter definitions. You still change gear much like you would in a conventional standard by.
The e46 m3 is actually one of the most reliable cars bmw has built in the last 10 years. How to install bmw csl smg software in your standard m3. The 333hp engine really puts out, and throws you into your seat. Page 3 e46fanatics i personally, would still recommend a a 6 mt over a smg. You might see if theres any truth to this for your car. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Its essentially a transmission capable of functioning as an automatic, or functioning as a manual transmission. Dash display for program mode mimics the pictogram on. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. The innovation is that, when functioning as an automatic, the driver does not need to operate a clutch pedal, simply designate desired gear. E46 smg transmission popping out of gear issue bmw cca. Equipped with straight 6 petrol gasoline engine with 2979 ccm capacity it produces 231 hp and 170 kw power at 5900 rpm and 300 nm torque at 3500 rpm with top claim speed 250 kmh and acceleration 0100 kmh in 6,5 s.
Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s. Inside the different modes, there are different programmes, with six settings to control the upshiftdownshift speed for manual operation, and five settings for automatic mode. So my question is did bmw make a model when it was production to present that never had a smg transmission. I really love the smg transmission, shifting in 80ms in its fastest shiftmode. Smg shifting problem will not go away bmw cca forum. High mileage smg check in e46fanatics also a thread of a guy who did a smg manual transmission swap. Using technology developed for the bmw williams formula 1 car, the smg ii with drivelogic adapts the speed, accuracy and control of the race cars electrohydraulic shifting to. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. Smg gearbox can almost ruin the e60 bmw m5 experience. Lower transmission and support it by the appropriate transmission jack. Just to clarify for those who arent familiar with bmws smg transmission, the simplest way to explain it is that its neither a conventional manual nor automatic transmission, but more like a combination of the two. Nov 03, 2018 i have a early 2006 m5 with a smg transmission. This thread may be of help to you, to judge long term reliability on smg s. E46 m3 smg 2 transmission in 1996, bmw m introduced a manual transmission that was capable of shifting gears automatically without the use of a conventional clutch pedal or mechanical shifter lever.
As the poster states above, the smg is clutchless manual. I have a 2008 bmw m5, and im having issues teaching in the. Ended up buying smg which to be fair did take best part of a year to get used to. The bodyinwhite is essentially the same from an smg to manual the only difference is a blanking plate that the smg controller bolts to where the linkage would normally pass through the body. Smg first appeared in europe in 1996 and has recently accounted for half of all m3. Scottish minorities group, former name of outright scotland, a gay rights group. Engine coolant temp engine oil temp intake air temp the signals are inputs directly into the dme and are shared with the smg ii control unit as the information is needed over the smg ii can. Sbt sequential m transmission e60 m5, e63 m6 bmw ag tis 12. Bmw s smg transmission has a total of 11 auto and manual settings, and can be operated via the shift lever or steering wheelmounted paddles. Synthetic fluid specified by bmw for use in the smg hydraulic unit. Electronic transmission control transmission identification bmw automatic transmission are manufactured by two suppliers for the us market.
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