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Lil bastard · 05-05-2008, 10:52 PM

I had the same issue with my '99 Tip several years ago. Turned out to be a dirty transmission switch. Car was just out of warranty and so I hadn't started working on it much, I took it to the dealer and they cleaned and adjusted the switch while I waited - $67 - the only dealer service I've ever had.

BTW, at 67,000 mi., you're overdue for a tranny filter and fluid change (ZF, the manufacturer recommends every 45k mi.). It's an involved procedure for DIY, which I would rate experienced to advanced. If you had the dealer do that, they'd probably adjust/clean the switch for free, expect about $600 total.

05-05-2008, 10:52 PM	#2
Lil bastard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Du Monde Posts: 2,199	I had the same issue with my '99 Tip several years ago. Turned out to be a dirty transmission switch. Car was just out of warranty and so I hadn't started working on it much, I took it to the dealer and they cleaned and adjusted the switch while I waited - $67 - the only dealer service I've ever had. BTW, at 67,000 mi., you're overdue for a tranny filter and fluid change (ZF, the manufacturer recommends every 45k mi.). It's an involved procedure for DIY, which I would rate experienced to advanced. If you had the dealer do that, they'd probably adjust/clean the switch for free, expect about $600 total. __________________ 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1976 BMW 2002 1990 BMW 325is 1999 Porsche Boxster (gone, but not forgotten) http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/a...smiley-003.gif Never drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly! Last edited by Lil bastard; 05-05-2008 at 11:01 PM.