2002 bmw m3 smg to manual bellhousing problems

I ended up giving up because im not all that sure its the cause of my issue. My 2002 m3 smg convertible goes into limp home mode only has 2nd, 5th and reverse and transmission light on dash goes answered by a verified bmw mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. May 20, 2015 for all you e46 m3 drivers who still have smg transmissions and are contemplating converting or swapping to a normal 6mt, i just completed the conversion on my 05 comp package m3. I always see the smg customers at the shop more than the 6spd customers. Have had a couple of other e46s, but nothing with smg obviously 1. Z series, e367 z3 19962002, e85 e86 z4 20032008, e89 z4 2009 current, e52 z8. Unlike bmws e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual options use. Instead it was about owning the car of our dreams, a car that weve held on our mustown list for the past seven years. The first indication of an issue was while in 6th gear at around 50mph when the cog of death smg fault light illuminated and the car selfselected neutral an. Jul 27, 2011 video showing the intermittent issue with the smg gearbox on the bmw m3 not allowing gear selection. I need accurate information to try and make an adapter plate to bolt up to the getrag 4 or 5 speed bellhousing. I have an 2002 m3having major issues with my smg trans.

Uuc seems to have one that will work for both smg and manual. So here is my story, hope it helps those having smg issues and are fed up. Bmw m3 pov hdsmg ii tourhow to use the smg transmission. In this video i discuss the most common issues present in the e46 m3 chassis.

Home forums model discussions m series m3 e46 m3 20012006 smg shifting problem will not go away. The first generation smg or sequential manual gearbox transmissions have not held up well over the long run and are starting to empty the pockets of their loyal owners. E46 m3 bellhousing mod from smg to manual step 1 e60m5v10. We are happy to offer professionally machined bellhousings. Got a good deal on the car so i flew out to texas and drove it home.

Check out our bmw m3 overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints. The bellhousing was swapped onto my original smg box a couple of other bits were. Quality has forever been a fundamental slice of the bmw brand, which has positioned the company as an elite brand within the auto industry since day one. I have a 2005 smg m3 with comp package and 22k on the odometer. Im looking for a 2d drawing of a 4s or 5s transmission bellhousing mount.

Smg shifting problem will not go away bmw cca forum. It adds stateoftheart racing technology to the benchmark sports sedan. Bmw genuine e46 m3 sequential manual gearbox smg gear position sensor new fits. What i mean is the owners manual states that you dont need to lift off during shifts, but it seems awful harsh when i dont. As some of you may know, me and my old man convert smg bell housings to manual ready for a 6mt conversion on the e46 m3 s. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how. John miller is the marketing director at fifth gear automotive. Contact to check on coreshipping and ensure availability before purchasing. E46 m3 bellhousing mod from smg to manual step 1 youtube. Obviously i would also be happy with the complementing m10 pattern as well. Weve seen this problem on some swapped cars that have ended up at our shop for troubleshooting. With the largest selection of cars from dealers and private sellers, autotrader can help find the perfect m3 for you.

I have to take my foot of the gaz so the transmission can shift. So if i am driving on the highway, the car is on the first gear, than second. This 2002 bmw m3 has 98k miles and is finished in titan silver metallic over jet black leather. Check out our website often to see what we have in stock today. Smg shifting questions archive bimmerfest bmw forums. If thats not a problem, then youre going to love this car it. Text with all questions 75733712six8 you will not get a response if you fail to follow directions.

Though a manual transmission does not usually break down frequently, you should still know what to do if you find yourself with problems or warning signs. You dont, if you opt for the sequential manual gearbox smg available for the 2002 bmw m3. The e46 m3 smg sequential manual gearbox is basically the exact same thing as the manual transmission except with a hydraulically actuated shifting mechanism. I have a friend who has a supercharged eurospec m3 evo which has approx. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. If this happens to a car you own it often make sense to convert the car to a manual rather than fix the smg unit. It may have started itself without the key in it while the tow truck was picking it up. E46 m3 smg to 6mt bell housing conversion service the m3cutters. We install all detents and springs for a worry free installation back into your now manual e46. Its essentially a transmission capable of functioning as an automatic, or functioning as a manual transmission. Well, id like to take this moment to clarify a few things about bmws awful smg ii.

The bmw m3 stands out for being athletic, responsive and fun to drive, as well as relatively fuelefficient. Lets start off by saying that i live in a small country, so there are approximately 4560. Vs motorsports converts a e46 m3 smg transmission to manual. This will be a slower project while i am working on my 2002 subaru impreza sti conversion. Vs motorsports answers the latter below with an smg to manual swap. They have continued to create vehicles with intuitive designs. We are just clearing up the last of the back log and will be able to start accepting orders again as of now. The manual contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in obtaining maximum satisfaction from your bmw m3 unique array of advanced tech nical features. Unlike bmw s e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual options use. Just send us a full bellhousing and well send it back fully prepped to be installed in your converted e46. To get the manual gear selector to work with the smg transmission, we.

The car needs some love to come up to my standards. Apidas excellent e46 m3 buyers guide this morning once again. Supercharged 2002 bmw m3 smg for sale on bat auctions sold. Our e46 bellhousing prep service includes all the parts and machining for the smg to manual conversion. That did not fix the issue, but it leads me to believe my first thought of needing a new clutch, throw out bearing and pressure plate was correct. Bmw genuine e46 m3 sequential manual gearbox smg gear position sensor new. The bellhousing needs to either be machined for a neutral detent spring mechanism or a manual bellhousing must be acquired. The smg iii was introduced with the same metal guide bushing and metal sleeved throwout bearing as every other bmw manual for years. I get a lot of negative comments and questions about the smg gearbox in my e46 m3, but mostly.

There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Discussion in e46 m3 20012006 started by keca10, mar 17, 2009. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmw s e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Ive purchased a broken e46 m3 manual gearbox off ebay for. Generic code readers are mostly useless since the trouble codes it returns are usually. I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. I wasnt able to confirm whether the m3 smg is faster in a straight line than the m3 with a standard sixspeed manual transmission, but with the quicker shifts, i suspect its probably about a half second faster than the 5. Looking at picking up a smg m3 but in no way plan on keeping as such. Everything needed for the conversion is already in place on the transmission. The goal is to build a car that is fun but comfortable. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual.

Feb 02, 2007 i am looking to replace my 2002 lotus elise sports tourer with a 2002 onwards bmw m3. Although the technology of the smg sequential manual gearbox was really cool and had lightningfast shifting. The smg system on the e46 m3 and e60 m5 are disappointing in my opinion and maybe bmw s since the new vehicles are using dct technology instead of the smg. Were now happy to offer an e46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual conversions. Apidas excellent e46 m3 buyers guide this morning once again reminded me how quick some enthusiasts are to vilify any transmission thats not a traditional three pedaler. The first generation smg or sequential manual gearbox. Regardless, many people have wondered how much it would cost to simply switch an smg to manual as well as how difficult it would be. Bmw e46 m3 smg pump assembly failure, diagnosis, and replacement. However, problems are always easier to understand when.

The problem is that sometime the transmission doesnt shift at all. Its the same manual gearbox that, instead of having the clutch foot. The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the. You will need either a manual transmission or just the bell housing off a manual car. But all of you are missing out on fantastic vehicles because people with no experience with the system love to perpetuate the myth that the transmission murders puppies and gave your grandmother glaucoma. Lets start off by saying that i live in a small country, so there are approximately 4560 e46 m3s for sale at any given time. We practically get daily calls from bmw enthusiasts and bmw shops around the country doing their own smg to manual conversion. In addition, you will receive information on vehicle maintenance to ensure.

As a matter of fact, when some customers do have issues with the smg, they will opt for a manual conversion. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual conversion. Bmw performance parts lang racing development store. This is what i was asking them to do first time i was there and the service advisor promised me there is no new software for the smg on an 05 m3, and he looked at me like i was crazy. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. The only issue was that this particular computer was the same kind that. Bmw m3 smg e46 delayed shift, long shift time, slow gear change.

If you are having smg transmission issues or any other problem with your bmw. A lot of this stuff is from the m3forum parts list minus the bellhousing as my mechanic used an e36 box. No matter what gear the car is on, sometime the gear doesnt change. Mar 17, 2009 diagnostics found problems and told him to update the software, and they did. Bmw m3 owners have reported 9 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Parts for bmw m3 smg to 6spd conversion next, we install the new parts needed for the manual transmission. Oh well, i am glad they installed the software now. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing.

An faq for the commonly misunderstood bmw smg ii transmission. Page 3 please take the time to read this owners manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new bmw m3. The innovation is that, when functioning as an automatic, the driver does not need to operate a clutch pedal, simply designate desired gear. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will enable you to make full use of the advanced technical equipment of your bmw m3. We have to cut out the plate that blocks the shift lever hole and weld in the bracket that holds the rear shift lever bushing. I ran into the problem where my smg transmission would not shift. Used bmw m3 smg convertible for sale used cars gumtree. Our fantastic logistics team allows us to deliver to your front door at a.

We recently encountered a shifting issue with our 2001 bmw m3. Not the easiest job in the world, but converting a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual is quite a project. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. This includes, the smg system, vanos, throttle sensorsactuator, rear subframe mounting points.

The e46 m3 is actually one of the most reliable cars bmw has built in the last 10 years. Do a search and youll find hundreds of threads on smg and smg pump problems. We recently encountered a shifting issue with our 2001 bmw m3, which came equipped with a 6 speed smg or sequential manual gearbox, and found it to be a bad hydraulic pump. Having the manual will give you the piece of mind for no more guessing what the problems are, no more replacing smg relays, hydraulic pumps. Hell, even an excellent automated system such as the porsche pdk gets crapped all over by some of the purist purists. But our success with a 1984 ferrari 308 gtsi encouraged us to try again. So there wont be a problem having a supercharged smg car.

Manual transmission parts for bmw m3 for sale ebay. Bmw also damaged the vehicle trying to retrive it for yet another. I understand there are two options for the m3 in the form of a manual gearbox and a smg paddleshift gearbox. I knew my gearbox is in perfect working order will have little wear as the smg is doing the perfect changes rather than human who can crunch gears in. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. Electrohydraulic manual transmission, also known as clutchless manual, or automated manual, is a type of semiautomatic transmission system, closely related to a manual transmission, which uses an electronically actuated, automated clutch mechanism with hydraulic activation, unlike conventional manual transmissions where the driver operates the clutch manually. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. Autotrader has 36 bmw m3s for sale, including a used 2002 bmw m3 convertible and a used 2002 bmw m3 coupe.

Im sure smg car can handle 380 hp with the oem clutch. Does anyone have a preference or any advice relating to this topic. Troubleshooting the autoenginuity tool is an excellent tool for troubleshooting the smg system and can take a lot of guess work out of the equation in some cases. Were actively collecting data on the worst problems for the bmw m3. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of bmw m3 based on all problems reported for the m3.

Jun 20, 2014 in 1996, bmw m introduced a manual transmission that was capable of shifting gears automatically without the use of a conventional clutch pedal or mechanical shifter lever. The smg transmission system does not and will not drive like an. Bmw also damaged the vehicle trying to retrive it for yet another repair attempt. I am looking to replace my 2002 lotus elise sports tourer with a 2002 onwards bmw m3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Bmws manual transmissions come in various makes and models of their vehicles. Make sure to pay attention for and keep and ear out for bizarre sounds. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for bmw m3 when you shop the largest online selection at. While we love tackling this project for our clients, we know that is not always an option because of time and distance. My 2002 m3 smg convertible goes into limp home mode only.

A high revving straight six with beautifully tuned individual throttle bodies, boasts an impressive 333hp, with nimble handling, an aggressive stance and body design that still competes with todays exotic cars. Read the information contained in this owners manual before driving your new bmw m3 for the first time. Smg to manual conversion parts required and coding the. Because of the costs of fixing the issue, and due to readily supply of manual m3 parts we had in house from previous projects, we opted to go a different route and convert.