Engine will not engage

1999 BMW 3 Series Auto 328i convertible
Car: BMW 3 Series
Year: 1999
Variant: Auto 328i convertible
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Post winter. Car fired first time. All looks good. But will not engage drive. In drive press accelerator ... Engine revs but no engagement, no traction
Problem added: Feb 28, 2013 (11 years ago)
Davidm81

Points: 1
Check ATF level first .
Answered Feb 28, 2013 (11 years ago)
whittingehame

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Make sure selector is ok swell. Can you select reverse?
Answered Mar 1, 2013 (11 years ago)
paulieone

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Check quality of transmission fluid and that there's no cross contamination from say a cooler that is piteous alloying coolant to mix ,maybe worth a flush and fluid change.
Answered Mar 1, 2013 (11 years ago)
bustedknuckles

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