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1997 BMW 318TI E36

1.9L I4 M44RWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor593Torque3471Fluid7DTC642Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P2723moderate severityPowertrain

Transmission Shift Solenoid E Intermittent

on 1997 BMW 318ti E36 1.9L I4 M44 · RWD

What this code means

Intermittent operation of shift solenoid E.

Symptoms

  • Occasional shift issues
  • Check engine light comes and goes

Common causes

  • Loose connector
  • Solenoid degrading
  • Wiring intermittent

Diagnostic steps

  1. Wiggle test
  2. Monitor solenoid duty cycle

Repair notes

Replace solenoid or repair connector.

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