BMW 545i E60 Transmission Service, Will it Fix the Hard Down Shift Problem?

In todays video we will continue rebuilding the salvaged 2004 BMW 545i E60 by replacing the broken I Drive controller, installing the rest of the missing interior components, installing an aftermarket Apple CarPlay system and preforming a transmission service and oil change. Look out for the hidden sneak peak into next weeks video! Thanks for watching!!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:08 Overview of video
00:44 I Drive Controller replacement
02:05 Apple CarPlay Install
04:23 Installation of all interior components
07:09 Completed Interior overview
07:30 Transmission Service overview
10:08 Transmission fluid/pan inspection
11:26 Valve body removal
13:22 Valve Body installation
15:38 Oil Change
16:04 Oil and filter Inspection
19:38 Transmission pan installation
21:12 Transmission fluid fill procedure
23:45 Outro
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[@whosdnc]

Impressive skills! Watching you work on that car is like automotive therapy. Thanks for sharing your expertise!

[@rebuildrevival]

Thanks so much I appreciate the support! I’ll continue to share if everyone continues to watch!

[@ohsofilthy6877]

i have a 09 535 and i’m loving watching this rebuild those v8’s sound great honestly been thinking of finding one but a manual

[@rebuildrevival]

A manual would be awesome, and yes the N62 is a great engine. Lots of power

[@gusl8346]

You took me down memory lane!!i used the same fluid and fluid pump to do my transmission service a few years ago! wishing you much success with the channel!

[@rebuildrevival]

Thanks! I noticed the major fluid leaks after this service so I did wonder if the fluid had something to do with it.

[@geogabi77]

Two refills would be done on this trans, first is the cold one which is about 3.5 to 4 qts then the hot refill, which comes after starting the car and maintaining a proper operating temperature of the transmission which will allow to go through all the gears and having a 5 seconds in between each gear level, then do the hot refill which takes around 1.5 to 2 qts.

[@jonnysvideos5666]

What a small UA-camr do good content. Keep it up

[@skagastrond]

You’re a trooper 💪🏻 I’m staying tuned

[@rebuildrevival]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@Hancock_nl]

Well done👍 That sleeve is a pain to replace.
Please show us how the iDrive is functioning now, especially that carplay thingy. Like to see how it works 👍

[@rebuildrevival]

Hey! Yes it was a pain especially doing it from under the car on jackstands! I’ll add the functionality of them in another video, I did have a little footage of it but it didn’t come out that well.

[@brettsouthers3256]

The hard downshift is a coding issue with the Egs. The 2-1 tip in needs to be coded in along with an update. I promise you it hasn’t been updated since factory. BMW puts out SPdaten files every 3 years or so with updates across the board. DME, Egs. CAS, FRM… and so on.

[@RubberBandBukko]

I have 04 545 same color with code p17E8 any ideas

[@MohamedOsman-rg5fo]

good work man 💪

[@rebuildrevival]

Thanks!

[@Toronto_777]

Nicee work man 👌👌 the interiour look great you need the M Sport steering wheel and this e60 is going brutal🥳🥳

[@rebuildrevival]

Thanks! I agree , The m steering wheels are so much nicer on all models!!

[@thomasstiglich3484]

In my transmission, four cylindrical sleeves need to be replaced along with the rectangular bridge seal.

[@rebuildrevival]

Yes I ended up replacing those as well as all of the solenoids. Check out next weeks video for that!!

[@brettsouthers3256]

Reset adaptations before learn in process.

[@fabiang6095]

Algo Comment

[@FelipeUgarte]

Great video! Cant wait for the next one... How hard is a manual swap on this gen bmw? That would be a interesting topic on a car like this one!

[@rebuildrevival]

Thanks! I'm not sure about the swap, I'll keep it in mind for a future project though. A manual behind an N62 would be awesome!

[@brettsouthers3256]

Playing a dangerous game with that mechatronic unit. After proper fill you’ll need the 100 mile learn period and check your fill again. The z transmission is touchy and needs to be precise with proper temperature being monitored otherwise no bueno.

[@rebuildrevival]

Hey, thanks for the info. I just redid the transmission service including solenoids etc. I’ll definitely look into the drive cycles! Check out next week’s video when I run through it all and let me know what you think. I am loving these ZF’s more and more though

[@dawiskid187]

Volume is too high on the music time lapse is much better