Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2002 BMW 530. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission torque converter (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission floor shift (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problems |
On may 28th 2012 on the highway, the BMW threw a service engine soon light. Using a scanner, a code p0741 was thrown. When I searched on google, I found it was very common for the e39 BMW 530ia cars housing zf manufactured transmissions to have the torque converter turbine shaft seal deteriorated Read details...
Key was in accessory position, son was in passenger seat and accidentally hit the gear shift button and took the car out of gear, while reaching to change radio. Car rolled into embankment. If the key is in the accessory position (motor not running) the car can be placed into gear without placing Read details...