Gearbox paddle problems

CSLjimmy · 11-03-2009, 09:15 PM

Hi all
My car has recently developed a new problem, only the last few days, i can change up and down with the gear stick but when i try to change down with the paddle it doesnt go down a gear, the up paddle works though but it wont change down at all with the down one, anyone know what could be the problem with it?

Thanks

James.

karbonkid · 11-03-2009, 09:25 PM

Was this after changing the paddles or just occurred? Do you feel a click or nothing on the paddle?

**DazBlackCSL** · 11-03-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSLjimmy

Hi all
My car has recently developed a new problem, only the last few days, i can change up and down with the gear stick but when i try to change down with the paddle it doesnt go down a gear, the up paddle works though but it wont change down at all with the down one, anyone know what could be the problem with it?

Thanks

James.

Know exactly what this is , as mine did it.

Its the solenoid on the paddles gone , just let BM know and they will change under warranty, they did mine no issues

CSLjimmy · 12-03-2009, 12:33 AM

Thanks for the replies guys.

Karbonkid, this was with the standard paddles, not changed them before, there is a click and it sometimes changes down but most of the time not.

Daz, thanks mate, will book into the local dealer, it needs the breaks seeing to and an oil service soon too so will get the lot done.

Cheers

James

E46ACS · 12-03-2009, 09:56 PM

I had the same problem on my M3, covered by warranty or about £100(ish) if no warranty.

cslsmiffy · 20-03-2009, 09:13 PM

Take the airbag out , spray a bit of wd40 into switch thats not working and work it in by pulling switch several times, That fixed mine and its been ok ever since.

(switch is an open type and i think the dust and dirt get in there)

CSLjimmy · 20-03-2009, 09:32 PM

Hi mate
Thanks for the post, in the end it was a faulty micro switch, it was replaced under warranty

James.

**mole** · 20-03-2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSLjimmy

Hi mate
Thanks for the post, in the end it was a faulty micro switch, it was replaced under warranty

James.

Had same problem and was charged £266 for new paddles

(that was with £250 XS!)

SMD · 20-03-2009, 11:44 PM

Yea thats why i am thinking of going £0 ex on the warranty!

CSLjimmy · 20-03-2009, 11:45 PM

£266

11-03-2009, 09:15 PM	#1
CSLjimmy S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kidderminster / Worcester Posts: 129 Casino cash: $260	Gearbox paddle problems Hi all My car has recently developed a new problem, only the last few days, i can change up and down with the gear stick but when i try to change down with the paddle it doesnt go down a gear, the up paddle works though but it wont change down at all with the down one, anyone know what could be the problem with it? Thanks James.

11-03-2009, 09:25 PM	#2
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	Was this after changing the paddles or just occurred? Do you feel a click or nothing on the paddle? Last edited by karbonkid; 11-03-2009 at 09:29 PM.

12-03-2009, 09:56 PM	#5
E46ACS S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durham Posts: 771 Casino cash: $1950	I had the same problem on my M3, covered by warranty or about £100(ish) if no warranty. __________________ "Brake.....brake......SUPER BRAKE!!!"

20-03-2009, 09:13 PM	#6
cslsmiffy S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 50 Casino cash: $250	switch Take the airbag out , spray a bit of wd40 into switch thats not working and work it in by pulling switch several times, That fixed mine and its been ok ever since.(switch is an open type and i think the dust and dirt get in there)

12-03-2009, 12:33 AM	#4
CSLjimmy S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kidderminster / Worcester Posts: 129 Casino cash: $260	Thanks for the replies guys. Karbonkid, this was with the standard paddles, not changed them before, there is a click and it sometimes changes down but most of the time not. Daz, thanks mate, will book into the local dealer, it needs the breaks seeing to and an oil service soon too so will get the lot done. Cheers James

20-03-2009, 09:32 PM	#7
CSLjimmy S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kidderminster / Worcester Posts: 129 Casino cash: $260	Hi mate Thanks for the post, in the end it was a faulty micro switch, it was replaced under warranty James.

20-03-2009, 11:44 PM	#9
SMD S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1,505 Casino cash: $10726	Yea thats why i am thinking of going £0 ex on the warranty!

20-03-2009, 11:45 PM	#10
CSLjimmy S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kidderminster / Worcester Posts: 129 Casino cash: $260	£266